Why Hydroponics?

Hydroponics is a clean safe horticulture technique that offers an economic healthy alternative to soil gardening. A study comparing soil versus hydroponically grown tomatoes and sweet peppers was conducted by Plant Research Technologies found a dramatic increase in vitamins and minerals in hydroponics, in some cases up to 50% higher vitamin content as well as higher yields. Not to mention that hydroponics allows the grower the convenience of needing a very small space in most cases just a 4' x 4' area is sufficient to provide an abundance of different vegetables and plants. Other benefits include easy to use, no wondering when to water, disease free growth, more vigorous growth and less maintenance.

How long will it take to receive my order?

Usually we have all items in stock. If this is the case it will ship in one to two business days. Some items can take up to 10-16 days depending on the order and where it is being shipped. We want you to receive your items as soon as possible and will do whatever it takes to get your items to you. We can evan expedite if you wish. You can expect most purchases to arrive in about one to two weeks.

I’m new to hydroponic growing, do you have phone support?

Of course, we have professional advice available and are happy to take your calls and e-mail questions we are here to help in any way.

Why is the use of no soil better for plants?

Because there is no soil being used and the aggregates are inert there is much less of a chance for the plants to get disease. You do not have to worry as much about root rot and other diseases. So growing hydroponic plants is inherently the ideal growing concept.

What can I expect from an artificial grow room?

Artificial grow rooms offer a tremendous opportunity to produce maximum yields of selected plants at any time of the year. Although the initial set up cost may seem high the bumper crops you’ll produce will quickly offset the expense. Until recent years indoor crop production was the most limited factor in achieving a viable flowering crop. Full spectrum fluorescent lights were used effectively for propagation and some limited vegetative growth but proved inadequate for fruiting and flowering. Today, thanks to research and advanced technology growing plants indoors using supplemental light has become a popular and economical way to provide a variety of cash crops.

In what way specifically can hydroponics produce the most yields in crops?

Through extensive research, scientists have been able to determine a plants’s exact nutrients requirement at both the vegetative and flowering stages. Researchers isolated the ideal parts per million (ppm) of each individual trace elements required. In hydroponics, optimum growth is achieved through natural mineral supplements. Plants are fed exactly what they require, thus eliminating waste. Should a problem occur in a hydroponic garden such as a mineral imbalances are easily identified and adjusted if necessary thus less chance of crop destruction and creating an ideal setting for enhanced crop production.

What is the easiest way to start a artificial grow room?

The easiest way to get started is to create a floor plan. Measure the designated area and draw your floor plan to scale. Knowing the size of your room in square feet and cubic feet will be important factors in accurately determining the amount of light, CO2, ventilation etc., required. The experts at Hydro Terra can tell you exactly what you will need for a particular area. A small closet garden or a full basement set-up can be put together in the most economical way when everything is first laid out on paper.