Is your closed hydroponic farm correctly designed for stock solutions
Most automated systems installed in closed hydroponic systems use injectors rather than proportioners. A simplified diagram of where to install such a system is provided...
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Why is stock solutions such a popular method in open hydroponic systems
Stock solutions are essential component of any hydroponic farm. Imagine a system, 5,000 m² in size growing tomatoes. The estimated number of plants would be...
Simple method to keep hydroponic NFT nutrient tanks clean
The irrigation water of hydroponic systems must be filtered to keep foreign objects out of the system. Open systems are relatively easy to filter since...
How to lay out a dripper irrigation system
A basic layout of a dripper irrigation system is provided using bags. Note the position of the filters in relation to the pump and water...
How to mix fertilizers in a nutrient tank
The following procedure should be followed when mixing fertilizers in nutrient tanks: Fill the tank with water Check if the pH is between 5.5 and...
Nutrient tank design with pumps and filters
Bag culture systems requires the use of large tanks to store the nutrient mixture. The tanks are important because: The nutrients are mixed and stored...
Small nutrient tanks vs. large nutrient tanks
The basis on which to choose a small nutrient tank or large nutrient tank will be: The relative volume circulating at any given time in...
Position of hydroponic nutrient tanks and catch-up tanks
Hydroponic nutrient tanks can be made from any type of material as long as it does not react or cause a reaction with the nutrient...
