If typical soil fertilizers are known as plant food, concentrated hydroponic nutrient solutions are known as plant juice. 

Considered as more effective, it's a soil-free gardening practice that uses certain plant nutrients that are being diluted in water to nurture the plants. To know about hydroponic nutrients visit http://www.hydroshop.co.za/

The cost of a 750ml hydroponic nutrient solution is as reasonable as $8 but most growers do not recommend this option as some elements required for the plants to grow well may become insoluble and unusable even before getting absorbed by the roots.

It will be great to invest in a 2-part hydroponic nutrient solution so you can make the most out of your hydroponics garden. A 2L concentrate is available at a very affordable price, only for $20 and your plants can get the right nourishment they will need.

This type of solution supplies more hydroponic nutrients in the same amount of water. A part of the container (or tank) is first half-filled with water and the required Part A concentrate.

The other half is then filled with the required Part B concentrate. Even though preparation is very easy, you have to examine the instructions in the container before buying or mixing your solution to avoid further problems.

Learning the Basics

• The term parts per million or PPM denotes the strength of all nutrients and the values will vary on the type of plants being grown and the size of the hydroponic garden, and an EC meter may be required for measuring the electrical conductivity of the concentration.

• A proposal was done by Dr. Alan Cooper, in which sixteen elements have been identified and have been considered as the requirement for the standard hydroponic nutrient solution.