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What is a hydrogarden?
A hydrogarden is an indoor garden that grows plants using hydroponics, meaning plants grow in water with added nutrients instead of soil. In a hydrogarden, plant roots receive water, nutrients, and oxygen directly, which supports steady growth indoors. Most hydrogardens include a water reservoir, plant holders or baskets, and often LED grow lights to replace Read more
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Do plants grow faster hydroponically or in soil?
In most indoor setups, plants grow faster hydroponically than in soil, especially herbs and leafy greens. The main reason is that hydroponics delivers water, nutrients, and oxygen directly to the roots, which reduces the effort plants need to grow. In soil, roots must spread out to find water and nutrients, and growth can slow down Read more
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What indoor plants can be grown hydroponically?
Many indoor plants grow very well hydroponically, especially herbs, leafy greens, and compact edible plants. These plants benefit from constant access to water and nutrients and do not need deep soil or large root space. Indoor plants that grow well in hydroponic systems include: These plants are well suited for hydroponics because they stay relatively Read more
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Is hydroponics better than soil for indoor growing?
Hydroponics is often better than soil for indoor growing, especially for herbs, leafy greens, and salads. The main reason is control. Indoors, hydroponic systems deliver water, nutrients, and oxygen more consistently than soil, which reduces common beginner problems. With soil indoors, issues like overwatering, poor drainage, fungus gnats, and uneven nutrients are common. Hydroponics avoids Read more
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Do indoor herb growers work?
Yes, indoor herb growers do work when they provide the basic conditions herbs need: light, water, and nutrients. These systems are designed to remove the most common indoor growing problems and make herb growing more consistent. Indoor herb growers work by supplying built-in LED grow lights and controlled watering, which helps herbs grow even in Read more
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Which hydroponic method is best?
For most people growing plants at home, water-based hydroponic systems with simple circulation are the best option. They are easy to use, low maintenance, and well suited for herbs and leafy greens grown indoors. The most practical home systems keep plant roots in contact with nutrient-rich water and provide oxygen through circulation or air exposure. Read more
