Keep a single leaf in hydroponics

Benefits of hydroponics

Thanks to the hydroponics, the single leaf is continuously supplied with water and nutrients, so that you do not have to constantly ans Watering and fertilizing have to think. Using the water level indicator, you can also see when you need to refill water - and, above all, how much. To "drown" your plant in hydroponics is not impossible, but much more difficult than in conventional soil culture. In addition, hydroponics has another advantage that allergy sufferers especially appreciate: Since the plants are in Inorganic material can prevent molds and other biologically active substances from growing in the substrate Develop sources of disease.

Maintain single leaf properly in hydroponics

However, slightly different rules apply to hydroponic plant care. So you should especially when watering and Fertilize remember these points:

• It is only poured when the water level indicator is below the minimum value.
• However, do not fill up with water immediately, but wait a few days.
• If the single leaf is in a light spot, water it after two to three days.
• If the plant is in the shade, refill after four to five days.
• Do not refill or fill up to the maximum value. only if you are absent for a long time.
• On the other hand, let the water level indicator oscillate around the minimum value.
• Only use special fertilizers for hydroponics for fertilization.
• Since hydroponic plants grow more slowly, transplanting is less necessary.
• Just replace the top one to two centimeters of the expanded clay layer.
• Nutrient salts are deposited here, but they can be washed out.