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31 July 2012

Hydroponics Kits - Selecting and Planning Your Grow Area

By Sheilla May


The right hydroponics kits are not only influenced by the plants you like to grow and the nutrient solution. The grow area is yet another essential element where you can get your investment's worth. Like any living organism, plants should be raised in an environment where they are able to bloom well. Therefore it's best that you analyze how much space is available as well as the conditions that surround it before you go seeking out some hydroponics kits.

Setting a Plant-Friendly Environment

Generally, either of the hydroponics kits will do just fine - big and small, vertical and horizontal. There are some types designed to fit in a spare room drive way, basement, attic and there are types that can easily fit in really small spaces too.

1. If you choose to garden indoors, it is going to be great to begin looking for a small corner in your house. It can be just wherever but make sure that it is off the kids' play area and doesn't get in your way as you get to work with every day chores.

2. If you prefer to garden outdoors, it will be an advantage having existing shed or any type of outbuilding. You can know how to prepare a grow area with a little bit of exploring. Or else, think about setting up a greenhouse first before looking for hydroponics kits.

3. Put convenience under consideration, specially if you are somebody who enjoys doing simple and quick home makeovers now and then. There should be a lot of space to move around and try if you can find other places where it's possible to relocate your hydroponic garden very easily.

4. After evaluation, the next task is to ensure that the area is cleared from all non-gardening stuff. No carpeting and must be painted in white, from ceiling to floor. Also, there must be direct and easy accessibility to electricity and plumbing.

This is because most hydroponics kits have to be plugged to the electrical outlet to fully work. Water supply must be adequate and just close by so that you do not have to fetch several pails from one place to another. Other factors to think about include heating and cooling systems.

Bigger grow areas for bigger hydroponics kits will require more time in planning and preparation. There is more work to do but the process is quite similar when working with smaller areas and kits.

What I can suggest to you is to start small and you can know everything about the fundamentals in hydroponic gardening really quickly. The right kit will depend on what's most convenient for you, should be the one that suits with the environment of you grow area. Don't mind the visual appeal. Keep things simple and prioritize meeting functional needs, something that serves the purpose so you don't compromise your investment.




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