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Insufficiencies among the micronutrients hydroponically are of raw occurrence. In many situations, micronutrients are being added to nutrient solution formulations at concentrations not needed, the only exception possibly being for zinc (Zn). In many instances, the rooting medium itself may be a primary source of some micronutrients, iron (Fe) in...

It is generally understood that a nutrient solution formulation should match the plant species and method of hydroponc growing. Although this has merit, it is the use factors, volume of nutrient solution applied and frequency of application that determines what the elemental content of the nutrient solution formulation should be...

The book, “Complete Guide for Growing Plants Hydroponcally,” 2014, CRC Press publication is now available. The book is a revision of the earlier book, “Hydroponics: A Guide for the Soilless Grower.” The new book focuses primarily on the hydroponic technique of growing, more detailed information on rooting medium, nutrient solution...

The future of hydroponics as a widely used method for growing plants has been variously described while its application has been confined primarily to growing in controlled environments high-cash value crops. Its application by small growers and home gardeners within a range of environmental conditions has not occurred. One reason...

Rockwool and coir physical characteristics will affect plant growth due to the retention of water that creates pockets of anaerobic conditions plus allowing for ease of accumulation of nutrient ions in solution leading eventually to the formation of precipitates of calcium phosphate and sulfate. Therefore, plant nutrient element insufficiencies are...