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Hydroponics in small areas: Choosing the Right System
Information for Customers
Thank you for your interest in hydroponics! We're excited to help you find the perfect system for your garden. Here's a quick guide to some of the most popular and suitable options:
Factors to Consider:
Space: How much room do you have available?
Sunlight: How many hours of direct sunlight does your area receive daily?
Plant Type: What would you like to grow (herbs, vegetables, flowers)? Fruit trees are possible…
Budget: What is your price range?
Maintenance: How much time are you willing to dedicate to maintaining your system? A simple system for a busy person. A performance system for a someone who enjoys the hobby.
Recommended Systems for Balconies:
Vertical Towers:
Description: These systems maximize space by growing plants upwards.
Examples: Tower gardens, vertical stack planters, wall-mounted systems.
Pros: Space-saving, visually appealing, good for leafy greens, herbs, and strawberries.
Cons: May require more initial setup, taller systems may need support.
Solo Channels (NFT):
Description: A channel supporting plants in pots
Pros: Efficient water use, good for fast-growing plants.
Cons: Can be used with medium sized plants, it is best for smaller plants (lettuce, herbs), requires a level surface.
See https://www.hydrocentre.com.au/hydroponic-systems-and-kits/solo-channel-systems/
A simple $55 solo kit is a great starter kit
Deep Water Culture (DWC):
Description: Plant roots are suspended in an oxygenated nutrient solution.
Pros: Simple to set up and maintain, cost-effective.
Cons: Individual buckets can take up more horizontal space, not ideal for large, long-term plants.
https://www.hydrocentre.com.au/hydroponic-systems-and-kits/deep-water-culture-dwc/
You can also just use Hydroponic nutrients to water pots filled with coconut coir or Perlite
Not much to write about here - it's like growing in soil pots but faster and easier, and more nutritious.
We're Here to Help!
If you have any questions or need further assistance in choosing the right hydroponic system for your balcony, please don't hesitate to ask our friendly staff. We're here to help you grow!
