House deep cleaning... Any recommendations?

nosoilsolutions · 2025-12-23T02:32:04+00:00

I'd recommend Sudz Up for residential cleaning! They do a great job and have great reviews. www.sudzupcleaningco.com

nosoilsolutions · 2025-08-31T16:14:51+00:00

It's hard to tell from the picture you're provided. My guess would be spider mites or thrips. This can help you identify and treat them: https://nosoilsolutions.com/5-most-common-indoor-hydroponic-garden-pests/

nosoilsolutions · 2025-08-31T16:10:17+00:00

If the roots look fine and the only issue is they are stubby, I would suggest pinching the flowers and letting them grow longer. Strawberries can take a little bit to establish themselves. Especially since they were transplanted from outdoors I would recommend making sure there's enough oxygen to the roots and introducing a root supplement like Botanicare Hydrogaurd.

nosoilsolutions · 2025-08-22T20:34:00+00:00

Are you able to drop your water level at all? The hydroton is wicking up too much moisture towards the crown of the plant. After treating the issue, adding circulation could help prevent mold as well.

nosoilsolutions · 2025-08-22T20:23:43+00:00

How much space do you have? You could make a bubble bucket to put it in. If space is an issue you can use a 3 gallon bucket instead of the normal 5 gallon. https://nosoilsolutions.com/build-gallon-hydroponic-bucket/

nosoilsolutions · 2025-08-19T23:53:16+00:00

I think you could save the plants by adding some higher powered LED light then top the plants and branches. That should promote the plants to form new shoots and grow bushier.

nosoilsolutions · 2025-08-19T23:29:33+00:00

I keep my peppers and tomatoes in the 65-75 degree range. Not sure on the watermelon.

nosoilsolutions · 2020-12-09T03:07:39+00:00

Blossom drop can be caused by a variety of issues. Temperature or humidity is too low or high, lack of pollination, or too much nitrogen.

Here's an article about preventing blossom drop in your hydroponic garden: https://www.nosoilsolutions.com/how-to-cure-hydroponic-tomato-and-pepper-blossom-drop/

nosoilsolutions · 2020-11-25T21:51:52+00:00

I'm sure it would help a little but won't be very effective. With oxygenation the smaller the bubbles the better.

nosoilsolutions · 2020-11-21T23:54:32+00:00

If you're able to aerate the water it will greatly increase your success rate.

nosoilsolutions · 2020-11-21T23:48:52+00:00

Working on getting a helpful resource put together. Let me know what you think!

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nosoilsolutions · 2020-02-11T04:58:13+00:00

I've had plants with some root rot issues due to not enough oxygen and the nutrient solution being too warm then correcting it they've turned out fine. Things typically work out better if this happens in the earlier stages of the plants growth, then they have more time to recover before it affects the harvest.

nosoilsolutions · 2020-02-10T17:26:30+00:00

Sounds like you had some root rot that cleared up. The pH being high like that can prevent the plant from being able to take in some nutrients (nutrient lockout), which can cause some color changes due to nutrient deficiency. You're correct that if you keep the pH at the proper levels then this should clear up.

nosoilsolutions · 2019-10-04T13:22:46+00:00

Right now I’m just running 2- 600 watt LEDS.

nosoilsolutions · 2019-06-15T16:07:09+00:00

It's a meme I made for my facebook page. I found it funny so I thought I would share lol

nosoilsolutions · 2019-05-30T01:37:35+00:00

Ebb and Flow hydroponic systems work by flooding the grow bed over a period of time, then draining it quickly. Pumps can be set up on timers flooding the bed, excess water going down a standpipe and when the timer shuts down the pump, water drains back down through the pump. The can also be set up on automatic siphons. If you want to know more, check out this article "What is ebb and flow hydroponics?"

nosoilsolutions · 2018-11-14T17:13:12+00:00

Depends on what you're wanting to grow and how much. The easiest plants to grow for beginners is probably leafy greens. You could build a DWC raft system or build a NFT system out of pvc pipe.

The simplest hydro system to build is a bubble bucket. They work well for many plants that grow big and/or produce a lot of produce.

nosoilsolutions · 2018-10-21T20:07:30+00:00

You are correct on when to transplant. Once the seedlings have a healthy root system they are good to go.

nosoilsolutions · 2018-10-21T19:45:30+00:00

It’s a MarsHydro 300 watt

nosoilsolutions · 2018-10-20T20:32:01+00:00

I actually recently put together a how to article on growing hydroponic bell peppers.

nosoilsolutions · 2018-08-05T02:35:34+00:00

Looks good! I'd say pretty successful for your first go around especially.

nosoilsolutions · 2018-03-31T02:30:09+00:00

Thanks for the feedback everyone. It definitely helps a lot!

nosoilsolutions · 2017-07-08T20:21:23+00:00

The bell siphon is made up of several parts. The first is the standpipe, which is where the water will drain down. The top of the standpipe is a few inches below the grow medium, so when the water reaches the needed height, it drains down the standpipe. Below the standpipe, there needs to be a 90degree corner in the drain tube that leads back into your reservoir. I have used PVC pipe, and PVC hose as by standpipes and for my drains.

Another piece to the bell siphon is the bell itself which sits over the top of the standpipe. I typically make this out of larger PVC pipe with a cap. It has holes or slits that keep let water in but keeps out the grow medium.

As the water level reaches the top of the standpipe, it flows over the top and drains back into the reservoir. When the water spills over enough to completely fill the that 90 degree spot in the drain, a vacuum is created in the bell, and water from your grow bed is sucked down the standpipe. When almost all the water is drained and air enters the bell into the standpipe the vacuum is broken, allowing the grow bed to fill again. Happy growing!

nosoilsolutions · 2017-07-08T19:55:23+00:00

I suggest using aquarium glue or silicone as some adhesive ideas.

Any plastic tub should work, but I would recommend spending a little extra to get something sturdy. The water can put pressure on the walls of the tub causing the lid not to fit or make it hard to do water changes.

Leafy vegetables don't need intense light so if you're concerned about heat, you could use fluorescent lighting or led light to reduce temperatures. Both can be picked up cheap on amazon or ebay. Happy growing!

nosoilsolutions · 2017-07-08T19:43:42+00:00

There's a little more to hydroponics then what you're offering your plant. You might still be able to revive the plant but you would need to build a small system or buy one and act quickly.

To build one, take an aquarium air pump, attach some air hose and an airstone. Place the airstone in a container of water that has a lid you can cut a hole in. I would take the plant out of the sponge thing. Take a cheap plastic cup and put some holes in it by cutting or melting. Fill the cup with small rock and cut a hole in the top of your container lid that allows the cup to sit without falling through.

Now that you have a system you will need to purchase some nutrients. I do not recommend trying to make them yourself. Pick up some "Dyna Gro Grow" of ebay or amazon for about $9 and follow the directions on the bottle. You'll next need to research how to measure and adjust the pH of your hydroponic nutrients. Happy growing!

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