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Odor control in a grow room is something that many growers worry about. Odor that seeps out of a hydroponic grow system can be a real nuisance in a room or space. Whether they are commercial or hobby projects, so many hydroponics gardens are set up in a corner or out-of-the-way place in a room, and operated within a greater multi-use area. That makes odor control important.Here are some of the common ways that growers try to control or mask odors in a grow environment.Foam or Gel Odor Cont …

Looking for some great summertime plants that you can fit into a small grow box system? With a hydroponics grow box, you can enjoy summer produce year-round, instead of having to hold your nose while buying low-quality summer foods in winter. Here are some of the best summer crops to cultivate in a smaller hydroponics system.TomatoesThere's nothing better than a ripe slice of tomato fresh from the garden. A grow box can house a couple of these plants, to give you excellent tomatoes for sal …

Any experienced grower knows that temperature in a grow box is an extremely big deal. It's one of those basics that you often deal with before tackling other more sophisticated aspects of growth, such as carbon dioxide levels and nutrient packages. Temperature is key, because plants respond to it in many different ways to influence their maturity and the results you'll see at harvest time.So how do you control the temperature inside your grow box?In the most basic sense, you use the right …

With a lot of growers, it's always ‘bigger and better.’ How do you maximize yield and produce impressive harvests? Of course, this is central to the process for many reasons – whether you’re a commercial grower or just providing food for your family, you want the most that you can get from each plant cycle. Here are some of the ways that growers try to boost output and get bigger crop results.Carbon DioxideSometimes additional carbon dioxide in the form of a CO2 boost or extra accessory ta …

In hydroponics, one of the overarching goals is to get good germination practices in place. You need your seeds to sprout well and sprout quickly, to start your plants on the way to maturity. So how do you do this?Different growers have their own germination methods, and some of it boils down to what's most convenient, what resources you have, and how you feel most comfortable starting your seeds. Here are some of the basics for excellent seed germination.Warmth, Moisture, DarknessYou've he …