Author name: Tobias

Hydrogen peroxide against algae, microbes and root rot – and for more oxygen. How to use H₂O₂ in hydroponics sensibly and safely.

Fresh herbs all year round: which herbs are suited to hydroponics, which system fits and how to harvest for bushy, aromatic plants.

How often should you change the nutrient solution, and how do you clean your hydroponic system properly? The simple maintenance routine for healthy plants.

Fresh herbs and salads even in winter: how to make hydroponics work in the cold season – with the right light, the right temperature and the right location.

Yellow or spotted leaves? Here’s how to read the symptoms to tell which nutrient is missing – and why the pH value is usually the real culprit.

Is hydroponics worth it compared to growing in soil? An honest comparison of growth, cost, effort and who each method suits best.

Hydroponics begins with propagation: here’s how to germinate seeds properly in rockwool or starter cubes – and avoid the most common beginner mistakes.

Strawberries from water: here’s how to grow them hydroponically – which system, which varieties, and how to pollinate and feed for an abundant harvest.

Little space, big harvest: how vertical hydroponics works, which systems and plants are a good fit, and what you need to watch out for when it comes to lighting.

Green film in your hydroponic system? Here’s how to reliably prevent and remove algae – with the simplest trick of all: block out the light.