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There are lots of things that you have to control in hydroponics -- the nature of this kind of project means there'll be a lot of day-to-day monitoring and maintenance of plants involved. One of the most important things is to take care of how plants experience hot and cold temperatures.Temperature is so vital to hydroponics, partly because plants are so sensitive to different temperatures. It's not just a case of ‘freezing’ or ‘roasting’ plants -- even smaller changes in temperature can t …

Modern grow boxes often come equipped with carbon filters and other gear for effective filtering and blocking of odors from inside a hydroponic grow box or closed grow space. Are these features important and why should growers invest in odor blocking technology?Here are some of the reasons why hydroponic manufacturers and retailers include odor blocking features in hydroponic kits and pieces of equipment.Cohabitation and High-traffic AreasOne of the biggest and most common reasons for odor …

Often, growers are looking at comparing two or more grow box systems in order to get the best solutions for a given hydroponics project. But how do you evaluate these offers and figure out which one is right for your garden?One example is between two of the most affordable and innovative grow boxes out there -- one of them is the Cash Crop versatile plant system -- the other is the Earth Cab grow box setup. Either of these can be a great way to nourish plants, so how do you figure out what …

Looking to make your grow box blend into a room?Here are some of the best recommendations for creating ‘ultimate stealth’ systems -- hydroponic systems that operate quietly and independently in a room or space, without people actually knowing that there's any growing going on at all. Many of these are blended with pieces of furniture such as chairs, tables, or sofas, or made to simulate other types of room furnishings, such as a computer tower or other piece of hardware.Lock and Key Systems …

Having problems with your grow box? Here are some of the big things that come up time and time again as we talk to newer or less experienced growers who may not be seeing what they want to see in their grow area.I think something’s off with my nutrients -- leaves are yellow and plants are not thriving…?If your nutrients aren’t having the desired effect on plants, and seem to be slowly killing them, you might be experiencing what's called nutrient burn. Too much of certain kinds of elements …