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    Deep Water Culture (DWC) MUFGA Hydroponic Unit - Informational Documentation, Setup, and Care

    So you have or are thinking about a MUFGA countertop hydroponic unit, right? Well cool! The documentation that comes with these units isn't the best so this is a little informational section that I put together to hopefully help answer questions and alleviate stress/unknowns! If you're also...
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    Aeroponic Indoor Garden UPDATE - FINALLY! Day 0 for Strawberries! (Updates Within!)

    Finally put together the first tower for the indoor grow tent setup! Definitely wanted to get this done sooner but hey, it's February 16th, that's still winter, right?! But really it doesn't matter too much because I'll be moving more toward indoor growing in this tent for the aeroponic towers...
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    Hydroponic MUFGA 18 Pod Indoor Hydroponic System - (SP01L18) User Manual

    Attached to this post is the manual for the MUFGA 18 pod hydroponic system those those who may need it. There are screenshots in this post as well as the downloadable pdf at the bottom of this post. Even if you don't have the 18 pod unit, this should generally apply to all the MUFGA units...
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    Hydroponic Playing around with Low Stress Training (LST) to better use of space

    Hey All! I've been playing around with LST a little bit after 3D printing some LST training clips and wanted to share what that looks like on my basil plant. If you don't know what LST is you can check out my other post "Maximizing Plant Growth: The Versatility of Low Stress Training (LST)" to...
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    Aeroponic and/or Hydroponic Maximizing Plant Growth: The Versatility of Low Stress Training (LST)

    Hello Again Fellow Hydro Gardeners! I wanted to open the floor for the discussion of Low Stress Training (LST) which is a form a training for your plants. Exploring various methods to nurture our plants, let's dive into the remarkable world of Low Stress Training (LST), a versatile technique...
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    Aeroponic Indoor Winter Garden Update - Strawberry seeds

    For the winter garden I ended up going with a 5x2' grow tent to put in the basement as this fit real well behind the basement door and doesn't take up an absorbent amount of space. Originally I was thinking about putting a larger tent (something like a 8x8') in the garage. Before investing in...
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    Aeroponic Cost of Setting Up My 5x2' Grow Tent for My Aeroponic Towers

    I decided to setup a grow tent in the basement for my aeroponic towers in order to better control climate and pests. Below is a quick little write up on what I've purchased for this setup because people think this has to be super expensive which it's really not. Especially when you're planning...
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    Aeroponic and/or Hydroponic DIY Raspberry Pi Grow Tent/Room Controller

    Hey everyone! Winter is now here and I've been putting together a 5x2' grow tent (shown below) for my aeroponic towers. With tents being so cheap on Amazon I figured this would be a quick easy thing to setup with ease. I've been piecing it together and after buying the tent, exhaust fan...
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    Aeroponic Winter Garden Plan!

    With the summer grow now behind me I'm starting to plan my first indoor winter garden grow! I'll be building a new tower with some revised part designs as well. So I will have 3 towers total and the plan is to: Purchase a grow tent on Amazon with a couple varieties of LED lights and set it up...
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    Aeroponic End of the Season Update

    The outdoor growing season has now come to an end for me. A quick recap of this first attempt to the Aeroponic Tower grow is below along with some pros and cons. Recap: ~10-15 gallons of tomatoes harvested between the 2 plants. The plants did survive the big storm that bend the plants in...
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    Aeroponic Devastating storm but I think plants are okay

    Last night we had an INSANE storm here in TN with super strong winds that took down a massive limb off our only tree in the yard and ripped off siding from our house! I took this photo below right after the limb came down around 8:30pm CST and you can see the tomato plants blowing in the wind...
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    Hydroponic Hydro flowers are going wild! (Day 67)

    It's now been 67 days since planting! We're absolutely loving the flowers but really wishing I would have put up the little fence/trellis that came with this setup because the flowers are heavy and weighing down the plants for sure. But I have to admit they are very pretty! I mentioned in a...
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    Aeroponic First Zucchini Harvest!

    Zucchini is just one of those things that pops up throughout the day it seems! When you see a small one in the morning or at any point in the day, make sure to check it again in the next 12 hours because theres a change it will be ready to harvest! These 3 zucchini's did just that. Checked in...
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    Aeroponic Cucumber/Pickles Harvested!

    Finally got a few cucumbers off tower 2! There are lots and lots of tiny cucumbers so I have a feeling I'll be making pickles soon because we're about to be swimming in these!
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    Aeroponic Understanding Pump Operation for Healthy Aeroponic Tower Gardens

    One of the crucial factors in maintaining a thriving aeroponic tower garden is ensuring proper hydration for your plants. Achieving the right balance of water delivery through the pump system is essential for plant health and optimal growth. In this guide, we will discuss how often and how long...
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    Aeroponic Yet another tower update!

    The top of the tomatoes are now over 7' tall in this tower and loading up with fruit! We are now getting to the point where I can no longer count the amount of tomatoes we have! Now they just need to get ripe! I also don't think we've had this many cucumbers before. They're getting bigger...
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    Hydroponic vs Traditional Gardening: Pros and Cons

    When it comes to gardening, there are two primary methods that gardeners can choose from: in-ground plants grown in traditional soil and hydroponic systems that utilize water-based nutrient solutions. Both approaches have their unique advantages and disadvantages, and deciding which one is right...
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    Hydroponic DIY Hydroponic System: A Beginner's Guide to Successful Indoor or Outdoor Gardening

    Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of hydroponic gardening? In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating your very own DIY hydroponic system. This beginner-friendly setup is designed to accommodate at least 12 plants and...
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    Aeroponic and/or Hydroponic Maximizing Sustainability with Multiple Aeroponic Towers: Continuous Harvesting and Seed Succession

    Embracing a sustainable lifestyle includes finding innovative ways to provide fresh and nutritious produce year-round. With multiple aeroponic towers, you can establish a continuous harvest system, ensuring a constant supply of homegrown food. In this post, we will explore the key strategies for...
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    Resolved UK and CA Growing Zones Added!!

    Shoutout to @HydroMan for reaching out to inquire about the growing zones for the UK!! This was an oversight and glad it was brought to my attention! I've added growing zones for both the United Kingdom and Canada! Glad to have you here HydroMan! See you out in the forums!
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