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Why Basil Belongs Beside Lettuce in a Shared BedLettuce and basil make a productive partnership in a garden bed, planter or carefully designed hydroponic growing area. Their differences are useful: lettuce…
How To Adjust pH In Deep Water Culture SystemsDeep water culture (DWC) can produce fast, clean growth because plant roots remain suspended in oxygenated nutrient solution. Lettuce, basil, coriander, Asian…
How microbial inoculants support soilless growing mediaAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, our hydroponic crops depend on a carefully managed root environment rather than field soil. Lettuce, leafy greens, herbs…
Why Calcium And Magnesium Are Added Separately In HydroponicsHydroponic growers often see calcium and magnesium listed together on nutrient labels, yet these two elements are frequently supplied through separate…
The science behind our nutrient solution ratioHydroponic plants do not grow in plain water. They depend on a carefully balanced solution containing the mineral elements normally collected from soil. At…
How we transplant seedlings without shockA seedling can look healthy at the nursery bench and still struggle after it is moved. Its roots may be disturbed, the humidity may change quickly, and the new…
Give Spring Seeds The Winter Signal They NeedSome seeds will sprout as soon as they meet warmth and moisture, while others appear to ignore perfect conditions. This delay is often intentional. Their…
From Living Plants To Fragrant Herbal TeasAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, cultivating herbs for drying and tea begins long before a leaf reaches a jar. The quality of a dried blend depends on the…
Hedgerows That Link Farm Habitats And Support WildlifeA productive farm can also function as a safe passage for birds, insects, reptiles and small mammals. Hedgerows, shelterbelts and planted field margins connect…
How to Manage Competitive Plants in a Pasture MixA productive pasture is a living community rather than a simple collection of seed varieties. Grasses, legumes, herbs and volunteer plants compete for…