Profitability Hydroponic Basil, Watercress & Summer Crisp (2026): A Multi‑Zone System That Maximizes Revenue Per m² Hydroponic Basil, Watercress & Summer Crisp (2026): A Multi‑Zone System That Maximizes Revenue Per m² Most growers assume mixed crops always mean compromises. Green By Jeremy Banks 20 Jan 2026
hydroponics Dutch Bucket (Bato) Hydroponics for Vine Crops: Manifold, Siphon Elbow, EC/pH, and Pulse Drip Schedules That Scale in 2026 Common Mistakes In 2026 Dutch/Bato Bucket Vine Systems Most growers blame “weak nutrients” or “bad genetics” when a Dutch bucket tomato line starts to By Jeremy Banks 18 Jan 2026
hydroponics ISS Plant Science You Can Use: Capillary Wick Irrigation and LED Spectra to Stabilize Hydroponic Leafy Greens Most growers think gravity does the watering. NASA proved otherwise. On the International Space Station, there is no gravity to pull water through media, drain By Jeremy Banks 14 Jan 2026
system design Zero-Downtime Hydroponics (2026): Modular, Repairable System Design with N+1 Pumps, Hot‑Swap LED Drivers, and a 48‑Hour Spares Playbook Zero-Downtime Hydroponics (2026): Modular, Repairable System Design with N+1 Pumps, Hot‑Swap LED Drivers, and a 48‑Hour Spares Playbook 1. Common mistakes that By Jeremy Banks 14 Jan 2026
hydroponics Balcony Hydroponics, Safely: Wind Load, Weight, Drainage and HOA/Code Compliance for 3D‑Printed Stackable NFT/Drip (2026 Guide) Balcony Hydroponics, Safely: Wind Load, Weight, Drainage and HOA/Code Compliance for 3D‑Printed Stackable NFT/Drip (2026 Guide) 1. Common mistakes balcony growers make By Jeremy Banks 7 Jan 2026
hydroponics Camera-Based Plant Health Monitoring for Indoor Hydroponics (2026): Calibrated RGB Workflow to Catch Deficiencies, Tipburn Risk, and Track Growth Without Expensive Sensors Most growers trust their eyes. That’s exactly why they miss early stress. By the time chlorosis is obvious, tipburn shows up, or growth stalls By Jeremy Banks 7 Jan 2026
hydroponics Build an Off-Grid Indoor Hydroponic Greens Kit: Low-Power LEDs, DC Pumps, Water & Nutrient Storage for Climate Emergencies (2026) “High-tech” is not what saves your salad during a blackout Most people think a climate-proof home means bigger batteries, smarter fridges, and an app for By Jeremy Banks 5 Jan 2026
Aquaponics Aquaponics Ammonia Control: Do Plants Remove Ammonia? Biofilter Sizing, Best Plants, and NH3/TAN Monitoring Aquaponics Ammonia Control: Stop Betting On Plants To Fix A Biofilter Problem “Plants will take care of the ammonia.” That line has crashed more aquaponics By Jeremy Banks 30 Dec 2025
system design Design Self‑Cleaning Hydroponic Pipelines (2026): Materials, Surface Finish, Flow Velocity & Smart Flush Protocols Most growers think biofilm is just a cleaning problem. In 2026, it’s really a design problem. If your manifolds keep sliming up, your EC By Jeremy Banks 30 Dec 2025
hydroponics Build a Microalgae Side‑Loop for Hydroponics: Nitrate/Phosphate Polishing and CO2 Buffering Without Biofilm Common Mistakes: Trying To Run Algae Inside The Main Hydro System “Algae in hydroponics” usually means trouble: slimy roots, clogged emitters, pH drift, and mystery By Jeremy Banks 27 Dec 2025
Aquaponics Aquaponics Tank Geometry That Self‑Scours: Round vs Rectangular, Tangential Inlets & Center Drains for Low‑Maintenance Solids Control Aquaponics “Self‑Cleaning” Tanks: Why Shape And Flow Beat Gadgets Every Time Most people searching for a “self‑cleaning fish tank” are being sold gadgets By Jeremy Banks 22 Dec 2025
Regulations Sri Lanka’s New Irrigation Pipe Networks: Hydroponic & Greenhouse Connection Guide (Permits, Water Treatment, RO Brine, Drought-Proofing) Sri Lanka’s new irrigation pipes won’t automatically drought-proof your greenhouse Most Sri Lankan growers see “more water” and think the problem is solved. By Jeremy Banks 20 Dec 2025
hydroponics Hydroponic Cotton That Actually Works: Greenhouse Design, Nutrients, Pollination, and Yield Targets (2026 Europe Playbook) Hydroponic Cotton That Actually Works: Greenhouse Design, Nutrients, Pollination, and Yield Targets (2026 Europe Playbook) "Hydroponic cotton is just a tech demo; you can& By Jeremy Banks 16 Dec 2025
Regulations Hydroponics in Saudi Arabia (2026): Cooling 45°C Heat, Desalinated Water Remineralization, and a Permit & Market Checklist Hydroponics in Saudi Arabia (2026): Cooling 45°C Heat, Desalinated Water Remineralization, and a Permit & Market Checklist The Saudi twist: not just “desert growing” By Jeremy Banks 13 Dec 2025
system design DIY Semi‑Hydro Self‑Watering Grow Bags (SIP): Convert Sack Farming into a High‑Yield, Low‑Water System DIY Semi‑Hydro Self‑Watering Grow Bags (SIP): Convert Sack Farming into a High‑Yield, Low‑Water System The common mistakes that waste water and By Jeremy Banks 9 Dec 2025
