Vertical Hydroponic Garden

Vertical Hydroponic Garden

Hydroponics and training your plants

Training your plants to grow in a hydroponics grow box

Growing plants inside of a hydroponics of grow box is a bit different than growing plants in nature. In nature you have the sun which is providing plenty of light for your plants. In nature your plants have an unlimited amount of space to grow. Unless you are growing in a greenhouse there is no ceiling so you can grow as tall as you want. You can grow your plants as high as you wish with really no envelope. There is nothing stopping your plants from growing even eight or 9 feet tall. Even small plants can grow as tall as trees in nature.

But when you are growing in an enclosed space such as when you're using a hydroponics grow box for instance. You also have to keep in mind that you're going to need a couple inches of clearance between the tops of your plants and the bottom of your lights. Because the lights of a hydroponics grow box will create quite a bit heat which can burn the top of your plants if your life gets too close or if you have poor air circulation. This concept is the very reason that we are going to introduce you to the concept of training your plants.

Training your plants absolutely necessary if you're going to be growing in a grow box or any other enclosed space. Because you have limited amount of vertical height you have to maximize the amount of grow space in your hydroponics grow box to its maximum. Naturally plants are going to want to gravitate towards the light. This is natural for them. Meaning all plant naturally grow towards the middle and directly towards the light source. In order to get the most out of your grow box you will train your plants to use every nook and cranny of space you have available to grow in. Now some of these techniques may seem far out to the new hydroponics grower, but these techniques are commonly used in any type of hydroponic garden, you should learn these well.

It is okay to bend your plants gently until the plant stays where you need it to. For instance there will be of great amount of space around the corners of your grow box. No plants are going to naturally grow into the corners, so in every grow you always have plenty of extra room to grow your plants that is often overlooked. So what we to maximize the space in your grow box is to make your plants grow into the corners. Grab the stalk of your plant you wish to train plant with your thumb and forefinger and apply pressure, gently until you feel the stem snap into place now into place. There may be an association of cracking but the plants will heal very quickly; often in days.

In a few days your plant will heal itself, much the same way you do when you break a bone. The fracture will heal much stronger than it was before the break of the branch and now will stay exactly where you want it. So you can train your plants by snapping them and get your plants to grow at 90° angles all around your hydroponics grow box. So by using this training technique you are able to take advantage of every bit of space you have your hydroponics grow box. . You can train your plants to grow into corners by simply snapping the stalks into the position you want it to stay positioned in. Now you can use all the space in your grow box to the maximum and train your plants to grow extremely short and dense.

Using these training technique you will be able to get the best possible yields of a small contained space. The small bushy plants will be able to deliver more yields than their traditional skinny, tall plants because they can support more weight, and they've been trained to grow short and dense; really bush out. This is the best way to get the most out of your space. I highly recommend that you learn to train your plants and practice training regularly in order to get the most out of your yields. This technique is necessary.

If you would like to learn more about training your plants as well as hydroponics in general I would highly recommend checking out the free DVD tutorial videos found on the website in this link. There you will find over 100 videos of DVD quality completely free of charge which teaches you everything you need to know about hydroponics. Topics included are picking lights, adjusting pH levels, and even using CO2 to increase your plants growth rate using a hydroponics grow box. Many other things as well as training are discussed on this website and is helpful to a novice hydroponic gardener.

Hydrofarm EMSYST Emily's Electric Garden System
Hydrofarm EMSYST Emily's Electric Garden System
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Hydrofarm hydroponic systems have been a consumer favorite for over 25 years. We offer simple, easy to use, garden systems which will give you a tremendous harvest of vegetables, flowers, or herbs -- faster than you ever thought possible. This 16" x 24" x 6" garden with six individual planters allows you to rotate or add new plants as you please. It will fit just about anywhere -- on a bench, a shelf, table or out on the patio.

Raising your own plants is more fun than ever with Hydrofarm's hydroponic kits. Emily's Garden comes with Geolite Growing Medium, a lightweight, pH-neutral clay aggregate that captures just the right amount of moisture. Also, you can give your hydrogarden all the vitamins and nutrients it needs with the all-purpose nutrient solution that's included. Just mix 1 teaspoon with a gallon of water before initially filling or topping off the water supply. The kit also includes a formed cover that allows for six separate planters, a pump/irrigation system, and a handy-dandy dipstick that stays on top of the water level. Remember, hydroponically grown plants need the same amount of light plants grown in soil, so an adequate light source is still essential. --Eli Huntington

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  • Hydroponic garden system with 6 planters, seed starter cubes, Geolite growing medium
  • Large 2-gallon reservoir and pump irrigation system for easier watering
  • Six 6- by 6- by 7-inch planters with growing medium for optimal plant development
  • Geolite growing medium, rather than soil, for 5 times faster cultivation
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Hydrofarm MGSYS Hydroponic Megagarden System
Hydrofarm MGSYS Hydroponic Megagarden System
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Get the convenience of an Ebb & Flow System in a 22" x 22" x10" size garden. Ebb & Flow Systems work by pumping nutrient solution up from a reservoir to a controlled water level tray. All plants are watered uniformly on a timed cycle.

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  • Hydroponic garden system with 15 plastic grow pots
  • Includes fired-clay and pebble grow media; 7-1/2-gallon reservoir, water level indicator
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Vertical Garden Tomato Cage
Vertical Garden Tomato Cage
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12" x 65". This tomato support system utilizes a sturdy polyethylene coated steel stake combined with a spiral cage system. By allowing your plant to grow through the spiral support you can avoid the hassle of constantly retying branches and allow the plant to develop naturally with excellent support all season long.

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  • 12" x 65".
  • This tomato support system utilizes a sturdy polyethylene coated steel stake combined with a spiral cage system.
  • By allowing your plant to grow through the spiral support you can avoid the hassle of constantly retying branches and allow the plant to develop naturally with excellent support all season long.
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400 Watt MH 45 Inch Vertical Garden Pro Grow Light System
400 Watt MH 45 Inch Vertical Garden Pro Grow Light System
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The Vertical Garden Pro system comes complete with a 45 inch Vertical reflector, Powerhouse ballast and standard Hortilux high pressure sodium bulb. This system is for serious growers that expect consistant results. These components are top of the line for gardeners that refuse to compromise performance due to cost. The 45 inch Vertical Reflector comes with slotted housing and 4 piece white reflector. It distributes light very broadly and out to the side giving you a large light footprint for growing. The Powerhouse is packed with features which make it the most advanced HID ballast enclosure on the market. With its durable all-aluminum exterior construction and its offset high/low component orientation, it runs quieter and cooler than any other ballast we have ever made. Cool components mean higher performance and longer life, which we guarantee with an 8 year warranty - the longest in the industry. Hortilux HPS bulbs offer maximum lumen output that serious gardeners rely on.

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  • Top of the line for gardeners that refuse to compromise performance due to cost
  • This system is for serious growers that expect consistant results
  • Runs quieter and cooler than any other ballast we have ever made
  • Complete with a 45 Inch Vertical reflector, Powerhouse ballast and metal halide bulb
  • Guaranteed with an 8 year warranty - the longest in the industry
400 Watt HPS 45 Inch Vertical Garden Pro Grow Light System
400 Watt HPS 45 Inch Vertical Garden Pro Grow Light System
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The Vertical Garden Pro system comes complete with a 45 inch Vertical reflector, Powerhouse ballast and standard Hortilux high pressure sodium bulb. This system is for serious growers that expect consistant results. These components are top of the line for gardeners that refuse to compromise performance due to cost. The 45 inch Vertical Reflector comes with slotted housing and 4 piece white reflector. It distributes light very broadly and out to the side giving you a large light footprint for growing. The Powerhouse is packed with features which make it the most advanced HID ballast enclosure on the market. With its durable all-aluminum exterior construction and its offset high/low component orientation, it runs quieter and cooler than any other ballast we have ever made. Cool components mean higher performance and longer life, which we guarantee with an 8 year warranty - the longest in the industry. Hortilux HPS bulbs offer maximum lumen output that serious gardeners rely on.

Features

  • Top of the line for gardeners that refuse to compromise performance due to cost
  • This system is for serious growers that expect consistant results
  • Runs quieter and cooler than any other ballast we have ever made
  • Complete with a 45 Inch Vertical reflector, Powerhouse ballast and Hortilux high pressure sodium bulb
  • Guaranteed with an 8 year warranty - the longest in the industry
1000 Watt MH 45 Inch Vertical Garden Pro Grow Light System
1000 Watt MH 45 Inch Vertical Garden Pro Grow Light System
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The Vertical Garden Pro system comes complete with a 45 inch Vertical reflector, Powerhouse ballast and standard Hortilux high pressure sodium bulb. This system is for serious growers that expect consistant results. These components are top of the line for gardeners that refuse to compromise performance due to cost. The 45 inch Vertical Reflector comes with slotted housing and 4 piece white reflector. It distributes light very broadly and out to the side giving you a large light footprint for growing. The Powerhouse is packed with features which make it the most advanced HID ballast enclosure on the market. With its durable all-aluminum exterior construction and its offset high/low component orientation, it runs quieter and cooler than any other ballast we have ever made. Cool components mean higher performance and longer life, which we guarantee with an 8 year warranty - the longest in the industry. Hortilux HPS bulbs offer maximum lumen output that serious gardeners rely on.

Features

  • Top of the line for gardeners that refuse to compromise performance due to cost
  • This system is for serious growers that expect consistant results
  • It distributes light very broadly and out to the side giving you a large light footprint for growing
  • Packed with features which make it the most advanced HID ballast enclosure on the market
  • Guaranteed with an 8 year warranty - the longest in the industry
600 Watt HPS 45 Inch Vertical Garden Pro Grow Light System
600 Watt HPS 45 Inch Vertical Garden Pro Grow Light System
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The Vertical Garden Pro system comes complete with a 45 inch Vertical reflector, Powerhouse ballast and Hortilux high pressure sodium bulb. This system is for serious growers that expect consistent results. These components are top of the line for gardeners that refuse to compromise performance due to cost. The 45 inch Vertical Reflector comes with slotted housing and 4 piece white reflector. It distributes light very broadly and out to the side giving you a large light footprint for growing. The Powerhouse is packed with features which make it the most advanced HID ballast enclosure on the market. With its durable all-aluminum exterior construction and its offset high/low component orientation, it runs quieter and cooler than any other ballast we have ever made. Cool components mean higher performance and longer life, which we guarantee with an 8 year warranty - the longest in the industry. Hortilux HPS bulbs offer maximum lumen output that serious gardeners rely on.

Features

  • For serious growers that expect consistent results
  • Components are top of the line
  • The most advanced HID ballast enclosure on the market
  • Runs quieter and cooler than any other ballast we have ever made
  • Comes complete with a 45" Vertical reflector, Powerhouse ballast and Hortilux HPS bulb
Stack and Grow Terracotta Planter with 20 Planting Pockets
Stack and Grow Terracotta Planter with 20 Planting Pockets
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The Stack & Grow planter is a unique and versatile vertically stacking planter that is great for the creative gardener! The Stack and Grow planter brings your vegetable, fruit, herb or flower garden to the space of your choice. On the balcony, deck, porch, or inside your home, the Stack and Grow holds up to 20 plants, with virtually no assembly and easy moving and storage capabilities. The Stack & Grow planter comes on easy glide wheels, making it a breeze to move around your home, deck, or patio. With 16 planting pockets and a deep, full center planting area, the possibilities for your Stack and Grow planter are truly endless. Housed in beautiful, terra-cotta-colored trays measuring 24 inches wide and 15 inches tall when assembled, herb gardens, strawberry patches, floral arrangements and assorted veggies make a perfect addition to any home.

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  • Indoor/outdoor multi-tiered stacking planter with 20 planting pockets
  • Holds up to 20 plants in 16 separate planting trays and an adjustable center compartment
  • Smooth rolling wheeled base for easy transport from window to window to deck
  • Collapses for easy storage; drain holes prevent over-watering
  • Great for herbs, strawberry starts, floral arrangements; measures 24 by 15 inches (w x h)
Hydrofarm 1000 Watt HPS Vertical Garden Pro Grow Light System - 45 Inch
Hydrofarm 1000 Watt HPS Vertical Garden Pro Grow Light System - 45 Inch
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The Vertical Garden Pro system comes complete with a 45 inch Vertical reflector, Powerhouse ballast Hortilux high pressure sodium bulb. This system is for serious growers that expect consistant results. These components are top of the line for gardeners that refuse to compromise performance due to cost. The 45 inch Vertical Reflector comes with slotted housing and 4 piece white reflector. It distributes light very broadly and out to the side giving you a large light footprint for growing. The Powerhouse is packed with features which make it the most advanced HID ballast enclosure on the market. With its durable all-aluminum exterior construction and its offset high/low component orientation, it runs quieter and cooler than any other ballast we have ever made. Cool components mean higher performance and longer life, which we guarantee with an 8 year warranty, the longest in the industry. Hortilux HPS bulbs offer maximum lumen output that serious gardeners rely on.

Features

  • Powerhouse pro garden light system
  • Broad lighted footprint for growing
  • Maximum lumen output bulb with warranty
  • High performance with quieter and cooler operation
  • All aluminum construction
Vertical Bean Cage Planter
Vertical Bean Cage Planter
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Bag 17.7" diameter x 9.8" deep. Spiral Cage 11.4" wide (at widest point) x 55.1" tall. Combining a wide polyethylene planting container with a spiral support cage (center stake not included) makes a great growing system for all your vine like plants. Excellent for growing beans, peas, or flowers like morning glories, clematis, or passion fruit. Please see our 4' Bamboo Stakes (V20102) as a suitable center stake.

Features

  • Bag 17.7" diameter x 9.8" deep. Spiral Cage 11.4" wide (at widest point) x 55.1" tall.
  • Combining a wide polyethylene planting container with a spiral support cage (center stake not included) makes a great growing system for all your vine like plants.
  • Excellent for growing beans, peas, or flowers like morning glories, clematis, or passion fruit.
  • Please see our 4' Bamboo Stakes (V20102) as a suitable center stake.
  • Please visit our Amazon store front for a complete selection.
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