FutureFarms Blog — Bluelab

Basics of Nutrient Management for Hydroponic Growers

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Hydroponic nutrients are at the core of good crop management Hydroponic systems are designed to conserve more water and in return provide huge efficiencies because it uses water as the main delivery method of plant nutrients. As nutrients are more directly available to plants, hydroponic systems can eliminate nutrition-based bottlenecks to production. This increases the growing potential of the crop in the systems, making Nutrient Management the cornerstone of a well-run Hydroponic FarmSo what exactly are these plant nutrients?Plant growth, function and reproduction relies on 16 essential nutrients.3 of these 16 nutrients are available through air (CO2) and water (H2O),...

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5 reasons you need to invest on Automated Dosing Systems on your Farm

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5 reasons you need to invest on Automated Dosing Systems on your Farm

Take the complexity out of reservoir management, and make precision farming easier than ever before. Let's look at why you need to invest on a reliable Auto Dosing System for your Hydroponic Farm, and how to choose one that works best for your growing operation.

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3 Simple Tools to Test your Water Quality Reliably for Irrigation

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3 Simple Tools to Test your Water Quality Reliably for Irrigation

The quality and content of the water you use is key to the success of your growing system. Here's why!

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