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Growing Guides

Evidence-based techniques for Australian home growers — from first setup to advanced growing.

Systems 17 min read

Wicking Systems for Hydroponics: The Simplest System of All

A wicking system needs no electricity at all. If you want the absolute simplest introduction to hydroponics, this is it.

Growing Guides 20 min read

Watercress is uniquely suited to hydroponic growing — it actually thrives with its roots in water. Here is how to grow it.

Growing Guides 16 min read

Mint is the easiest herb to grow hydroponically in Australia. It grows so vigorously it barely needs management — the challenge …

Growing Guides 19 min read

Spinach grows faster hydroponically than in soil and the results are consistently better. Here is how to grow it year-round in Aus…

Growing Guides 20 min read

Fresh herbs from your hydroponic system are worth far more than the nutrients and electricity they cost. Here are the 7 herbs with…

Nutrients 18 min read

Silica supplements have become popular in Australian hydroponic circles. Here is the science behind them and an honest assessment …

Lighting 17 min read

PPFD and DLI are the two measurements that actually tell you if your plants are getting enough light. Here is what they mean and w…

Getting Started 17 min read

Cloning is how hydroponic growers multiply their best plants for free. Here is how to take cuttings and root them in a hydroponic …

Getting Started 18 min read

Hot Australian summers push nutrient solution temperatures into the danger zone for roots. Here is when a water chiller is necessa…

Getting Started 17 min read

The Bluelab pH Pen has been the Australian hydroponic standard for years. Is it still the best choice in 2026?

Growing Guides 20 min read

Peas and snow peas grow surprisingly well in hydroponic systems. Here is how to do it in Australian conditions.

Growing Guides 16 min read

Ginger and turmeric are expensive to buy and surprisingly easy to grow hydroponically. Here is how to produce your own in Australi…