Frequently Asked Questions

Hydroponic growing is a method of growing plants including fruit, vegetables and flowers, without soil. Hydroponic plants are grown using a liquid solution of all the nutrients plants need to thrive. The plants’ roots are suspended in the liquid nutrient solution using a growing medium and supplied with oxygen, water, nutrients and light. Hydroponics are usually grown inside a greenhouse or grow tent, but they can also be set up outside.

You can grow multiple crops in the same hydroponics system provided the plants have similar nutrient requirements. For instance some crops need a high level of nutrients, while others thrive in a low nutrient environment.

Your indoor hydroponics setup will require lights to replace the sun’s rays.

Hydroponics is perfectly safe. Typically, hydroponically grown produce has the same nutritional value as traditional soil-grown produce. Hydroponic growing also has the benefit of often requiring less pesticides thanks to greenhouses, grow tents and indoor hydroponic systems taking plants away from marauding insects. Hydroponic plants also don’t require traditional fertilisers as they’re suspended in water, not soil, which makes them not only safe but better for the environment.

Hydroponic systems are perfect for growing a whole range of fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants including strawberries, lettuce, capsicum, cucumbers, leafy greens, tomatora, basil, mint — you name it! Some of the vegetables less suited to hydroponic planting include root vegetables like carrots, turnips and onions which need a lot of space to spread their roots.

To get your hydroponics journey on the road you’ll need the following hydroponics supplies:

  • A hydroponic system
  • A grow medium
  • Hydroponic nutrients
  • Plants
  • A light source
  • A grow tent (for indoor growth)
  • An optional EC meter and pH meter

Your hydroponic needs will depend on your goals, for instance how much and which crops you’d like to grow.

We highly recommend you add a grow tent to your list of hydroponic supplies if growing under lighting. A grow tent will give your plants the best chance to thrive. Some of the benefits of a grow tent include:

  • Temperature control — perfect for areas which experience temperature fluctuations, a grow tent can guard against cold snaps

  • Pest control — keep bugs and disease at bay with a sealed grow tent

  • Even lighting — reflective lining found inside grow tents ensures even distribution of light from your grow lights, helping your plants grow and thrive and avoid burnt sections

  • Efficiency — the small area created by a grow tent makes it much easier to control in terms of humidity and temperature

In short, a grow tent will help your plants thrive and save you a lot of headaches associated with traditional gardening. Browse our range of grow tents or get in touch for more information.

There are many benefits to using hydroponics. It’s fast, nutritious, easy and scalable whether you’re starting a personal herb garden or looking to grow crops commercially, a hydroponic setup will suit you. Hydroponic gardening also required minimal labour, with no digging, weeding or worrying about pest attacks. It’s also space saving, perfect for gardeners in smaller homes, apartments or homes without garden space, or just anyone who wants to maximise their yield!