Knowledgebase
Welcome to the BTL Knowledgebase. Ever since we started lining ponds, creating covers, and helping people with their projects, we've gotten asked a lot of questions. Many of these questions are repeatedly asked, so we put together the BTL knowledgebase to help answer any questions you had about a particular subject. We are adding new questions every month, so continue to check back often!
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What are the types of hydroponics?
There are 6 styles of hydroponics commonly used in modern systems: nutrient film technique, ebb and flow, drip systems, deep water culture, wicking, and aeroponics.
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Is pH important in hydroponics?
Yes, the pH of your nutrient solution directly affects the ability of your plants to absorb critical nutrients.
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What's the best water to use in hydroponics?
It's important to use the highest quality water in hydroponics.
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How big does the reservoir need to be?
Reserviors in a hydroponics system should be large enought to accommodate the needs of the mature plants. You can calculate the approximate needs by counting the number of plants and their mature size.
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Do you aerate the nutrient solution in hydroponics?
It's important to aerate the nutrient solution before it's cycled through the plants
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Can you reuse hydroponic water?
Water that has been enriched with nutrients and passed through a hydroponic system can definitely be reused.
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Does the nutrient solution need to be heated?
In most cases, nutrient solution should not be heated beyond the ambient temperature in the growing area.
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Does hydroponics require sunlight?
Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil, but all the normal requirements of those plants must still be satisfied, including water, nutrients and sunlight
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How long do hydroponic plants last?
Hydroponics plants will grow through their natural cycles.
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What are the requirements for hydroponics?
A basic hydroponic system requires only a few essentials - some hobbyists choose to start out using an aquarium (or 3) in their basement or in their kitchen nook
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Does hydroponics require electricity?
Hydroponics can be as simple or complex as you choose. Some types of hydroponics have been present for thousands of years, so it's entirely possible to do it without electricity.
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Do hydroponic plants taste different?
Hydroponic plants are often reported to be more flavorful and more tender than traditional field-grown produce
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Is hydroponics safe to eat?
Hydroponic food is grown in a carefully controlled, ideal environment, free of pesticides and many soil-borne diseases.
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What grows well hydroponically?
A wide variety of vegetables and fruits grow well in a hydroponic setup.
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Is hydroponics good for beginners?
Hydroponics can be a great project for beginners, even if you're contemplating a small setup in your basement.
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Is hydroponic food healthy?
Hydroponic produce is not only safe, but often nutritionally superior to traditional field-grown produce.
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How does hydroponics work?
Hydroponics, in principle, is actually very much like normal gardening, except you're doing it without soil.
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What's the best way to learn how to operate a greenhouse
Look in your community for opportunities to attend small business classes, marketing classes, horticulture classes or working in a greenhouse with a master gardener.
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What is damping down in a greenhouse?
Damping down is used to keep plants cool inside the greenhouse by raising the humidity. Hard surfaces are covered with water, such as paths and working surfaces.
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What orientation should a greenhouse be?
For places in the north, the greenhouse ridge should be oriented east to west so they receive low angle from the sides
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What is a shade house
Shade houses are created to protect plants during excessive heat and summer months.
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What temperature is too hot for a greenhouse and how should it be dealt with
Plants can't handle temperatures above 95 degrees. Even when the outside temperatures are in the mid 80s, the greenhouse could rise beyond 100 degrees.
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What is considered a commercial greenhouse?
A commercial greenhouse grows crops that will be sold for commercial consumption. These are often large facilities specifically outfitted to grow the intended crops. Commercial greenhouses grow vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs, fruits, and more.
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