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“The Kratky method has no moving parts. It requires no electricity (so long as natural light can be provided), and it is the most inexpensive system to build and run. ✓ The Kratky method is achieved by hanging plants in net pots above a nutrient solution. As the plants drain the solu- tion, more room for oxygen is created to provide plenty of air to the roots. ✓ Since there are no moving parts and little maintenance, the Kratky method can be thought of as a “set it and forget it” approach to gardening.”
― Hydroponics: The Kratky Method: The Cheapest And Easiest Hydroponic System For Beginners Who Want To Grow Plants Without Soil
― Hydroponics: The Kratky Method: The Cheapest And Easiest Hydroponic System For Beginners Who Want To Grow Plants Without Soil
“While it is tremendous to see the root system of your plants, you need to cover the nutrient solution to prevent direct light from promoting algae growth in the reservoir. ✓ If the lid on your Kratky system isn’t tightly secured, then harmful bacteria and pathogens can easily enter the system and kill your plants. ✓ Since most Kratky method systems are meant not to be opened again after they are built, you need to be extra careful to get everything mixed properly and tightly secured during the build phase.”
― Hydroponics: The Kratky Method: The Cheapest And Easiest Hydroponic System For Beginners Who Want To Grow Plants Without Soil
― Hydroponics: The Kratky Method: The Cheapest And Easiest Hydroponic System For Beginners Who Want To Grow Plants Without Soil
“The Roots Need to be Covered: The roots are beautiful and definitely a sight that you want to take in, but that should be on rare occasions. When growing with the Kratky arrangement, it is best to purchase hard plastic containers that block out the light or to cover up see-through containers in a tarp, aluminum foil, or heat resistant blanket. As mentioned, plants typically have their roots below the ground, and this means that the light never actually hits the roots directly. When this happens, the roots could start to grow algae within the water. The algae starts to feed on the nutrient solution itself, and this, in turn, begins to take nutrients away from your plants to feed this intruder. While the roots are one of the most beautiful sights you can see with the Kratky method, it is also somewhat dangerous to do so and better avoided by beginners that aren’t careful.”
― Hydroponics: The Kratky Method: The Cheapest And Easiest Hydroponic System For Beginners Who Want To Grow Plants Without Soil
― Hydroponics: The Kratky Method: The Cheapest And Easiest Hydroponic System For Beginners Who Want To Grow Plants Without Soil
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