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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Are hydroponic plants better?
Hydroponically grown plants are the same plants grown in soil, just under more ideal conditions.
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Do hydroponic nutrients expire?
Commercially prepared, unmixed nutrient formulas often don't reflect an expiration date, which means that so long as they're properly stored, they're good pretty much indefinitely.
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Does hydroponics use a water pump?
Most hydroponics systems use a water pump to circulate nutrient solution among the plants.
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How often do you change hydroponic water?
There's no set-in-stone schedule where hydroponic water must be changed, but certain conditions should always trigger a complete water change.
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How do you adjust pH in hydroponics? \
The first step in adjusting pH in your hydroponic nutrient solution is getting an accurate reading
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How do you make a nutrient solution?
Nutrient solutions for hydroponics systems can be made at home or purchased through a garden supply store.
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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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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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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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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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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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How long do hydroponic plants last?
Hydroponics plants will grow through their natural cycles.
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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 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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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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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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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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What grows well hydroponically?
A wide variety of vegetables and fruits grow well in a hydroponic setup.
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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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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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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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