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Summer Growing Tips for the Hydroponic Garden
Hydroponics in Summer
Summer is synonymous with rising temperatures, which
is the primary concern for most gardeners. Although
most hydroponic gardens are indoors, excessive heat
can still pose a problem. Summer brings with it
other plant problems involving water and nutrient
uptake, insect attacks, air circulation, etc.
Gardening in summer requires you to check that your
plants are growing properly and are not experiencing
distress.
Tips for Growing Plants in Summer
Here are some tips to make your plants comfortable
in summer and ensure their active growth using
hydroponics:
Space: In summer, you may feel the need to
bring your plants indoors especially if they are
sensitive to the high temperatures. When growing
plants indoors, it is better to invest in a
grow room, which has been designed and tested to
accommodate plants in an indoor setting without
compromising on their growth.
Heat: It is important to keep track of the
temperature in your garden to ensure that your
plants are not subjected to excessive heat. The
temperature in the garden should vary from 70 to 80
˚F and night temperatures should be a few degrees
lower than daytime temperatures. For indoor gardens,
light cooling kits can reduce the amount of heat
produced by grow lights and thus keep grow room
temperatures down.
Air circulation : Proper air supply is
essential to keeping plants healthy. An
oscillating fan is a good option to ensure
adequate air circulation in the garden. Oscillating
fans are easily mounted on walls and their blades
distribute a cooling breeze throughout the room.
Other air circulation options are
Active Air blowers and axial fans.
Pests: Summer is boom time for insects. This
is the season for them to breed and thrive by
feeding on plants. There are many
pest control products that can keep your garden
pest-free. Some of the pest control products
available are sticky traps, diatomaceous earth,
insecticidal soaps, etc.
It is important for you to monitor your plants'
health and growth progress. The only way to do this
is to examine them on a regular basis. A healthy
plant will constantly sprout new shoots and have a
nice rich color.
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