Have you ever wanted a garden, but didn't have enough outdoor space?Hydroponic gardening is for you.It's a simple way to garden, and can be done anywhere.
Step 1: Buying supplies that they might need in the future but won't need at the beginning stages of gardening is not a good idea.
You will only need a few things to start your gardening project.Many of the items you need for hydroponics can already be found around your house so you can save money before you go full tilt into this hobby.
Step 2: They should create a dedicated area for gardening.
Most new gardeners can either buy an easy to install grow room or build a greenhouse outside of their home.Small grow rooms are usually larger than a closet and can be installed in less than an hour.Depending on the add-ons you need, the cost can be as high as $500.
Step 3: Get the right supplies.
If you want to build a small greenhouse, you will need to include a cement floor and drainage system, as well as other types of flooring such as gravel.Depending on the add-ons you choose, a small greenhouse can cost as much as several thousand dollars.A temperature control unit, exhaust fan, heating mats, light fixture for your blue and red spectrum lights, an aeration system, pearlite, marble and Styrofoam are some of the basic items you need after you decide on a grow room or greenhouse.A plastic tub, a child's swimming pool, and a fish tank are some of the beginning tables for plants.A gardener can buy any of the items they need for their grow room from stores that specialize in that.
Step 4: Pick the seed that you want to grow.
It isn't a plant that is grown underground if you're living in Alaska, so make sure it can be grown where you live.
Step 5: Place the seed inside the wet paper towels.
Place it in a clear bag.
Step 6: Give the seeds some time to grow by putting the bag in a warm, dark place.
When a seed is wet, keep the paper towels moist.Some seeds take longer than others.
Step 7: When the seeds have sprouted and are showing at least one inch of stem, it is a seedling.
The type of plant affects what you do next.Cut small holes in the original paper towel for the leaves to emerge if the seed has a frailer stem.If the seed has a stronger stem, cover the roots with wet paper towels and let the stem grow.
Step 8: Carefully watch the seedling(s) to make sure they grow straight.
This is a very delicate time in their life and they should be very gentle.
Step 9: When the plant is bigger and stronger, move it into a permanent container.
Step 10: Put water in the container.
You can either have one plant per container or many plants in a container.All the plants should have good support if you choose the second option.
Step 11: Only the roots are submerged in the water.
You should tape a support to the side of the container if you are growing a plant that gets a lot taller.
Step 12: If the water gets murky or translucent, change it every few days.
Buy a pack of liquidfertilizer to add to the water every week to help plants grow.Follow the instructions in the package.
Step 13: Look for flower buds near the leaves of a plant that bears fruit.
They will leave behind the start of a fruit or vegetable.If the plant needs cross-pollination in order to be fertilized, place it outside or near an open window for a few days so that insects can do the job.A plant that self pollinates is a good plant.
Step 14: If you choose a flowering plant, make sure the flowers don't weigh the stem down.
Plants can anchor themselves into the dirt for support.Every day, check your plant's stem for any cracks or bending points.
Step 15: Similar to any other plant, harvest the fruit and vegetables.
Enjoy your garden.