Grow food without soil.
Know what it costs.
Clear answers for herbs, salad and fruiting crops—from your first Kratky jar to a greenhouse drip system.
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Start hydroponics
Choose a sensible first crop, understand the four things roots need and build confidence without unnecessary kit.
9 guidesHydroponic systems
Compare passive jars, aerated reservoirs, channels, drippers, flood tables and towers by their real maintenance and failure points.
20 guidesHydroponic crops
Grow food that fits the system, light and space you actually have—from herbs and salad leaves to supported fruiting plants.
7 guidesNutrients and water
Mix feed accurately, understand pH and EC, and keep the root zone stable without chasing every number.
6 guidesLights and power
Size lights by canopy coverage, calculate UK running costs and plan safely for wet systems near mains power.
9 guidesHydroponic equipment
Choose pumps, meters, reservoirs, media and controls that are easy to inspect, clean and replace.
13 guidesTroubleshooting hydroponics
Diagnose roots, leaves, flow and pests in a consistent order before reaching for another bottle.
8 guidesPlanning and seasons
Fit hydroponics around a UK home, seasonal light, holidays, budgets and a steady harvest.
7 guidesHydroponic comparisons
Make buying and system decisions using disclosed criteria, published information and realistic ownership costs.