Hydroponic

Premium Coco – Our new range of 100% natural organic coco peat products are now available through our online retail store. Coco Peat is also known as coir, coco fiber or coir peat is derived from coconut. Coco Peat is naturally sterile and inert, free from most fungal spores. It’s a by-product from another industry and is […]

With the increase in buffering supplements being sold worldwide, it is clear that growers are becoming aware of the importance of buffering of your Coco Coir media. Today we take a closer look at exactly why it has such a big impact on your yields… Coco Coir is a by product of industries who use […]

Need hydroponic supplies & equipment? Since 2012 we have supplied South Africa with a fantastic range of hydroponic products and equipment, what we have found  is that quality goods, customer service and local availability really matters in the hydroponic grow industry, we supply that and a great deal more. Coupled with outstanding service & easy ordering […]

We often get asked what the nutrient requirements are for a specific plant variety, this is the informative article we always refer them to. Joining a hydroponic community forum pertaining to the plant variety you wish to grow can also be highly beneficial. The pH and electro-conductivity values specified here are given as a broad range. It […]

We are pleased to present our new range of Grow Guru Fabric Pots! Sometimes referred to as smart pots in some regions. Our fabric pots come in at ridiculously good prices.and are available in a range of sizes. Features and Benefits: Plants grow faster in smart pots or air pots (especially in the vegetative stage), in […]

Welcome to our exciting, new blog series Hydro Farm’s PE! In this upcoming series, you can’t help but feel inspired to grow using hydroponics as your preferred method! We will be venturing out to a few hydroponic setup’s in the area to learn some tips and tricks from those who have got their hydroponic systems […]

Why grow hydroponically? While soil is forgiving for first-time growers and allows the use of a wide variety of fertilizers and supplements, including organics, the levels of dissolved oxygen at the roots of a plant grown in soil are relatively low compared to a well-planned hydroponics system. In soil, plants have to compete with other […]

Are you using lighting in your grow setup? If you are, you need to change the way you look at measuring light for the use of your plants. Most growers are familiar with “lumens”. The definition of the lumen is the total light produced within the range of the human visual response. It tells us nothing […]

One of the significant problems in hydroponics is choosing the right type of hydroponic system for you and your plant. It is a broad concept, offering several solutions with each one tailored to solve specific plant growth problems. Hence, it is common to see various designs for different purposes, which might confuse a novice or even an expert. […]