Growing your own food indoors using hydroponic gardening systems offers many advantages. Primarily, you will usually yield healthier plants faster. The indoor environment offers your plants a safe and protected sanctuary where
A recirculating hydroponic system can be flushed with a cleaning solution regularly. Image via Plant!t Professional Growing.
After the system has been flushed with the cleaning solution for approximately 24 hours, you’ll want to rinse it out with pure water. Circulate filtered water through the system for at least one to two more 15-minute cycles. Discard the water to wash away any remaining cleaning solution residue.
After you’ve flushed and rinsed your system, you can begin to return your plants into their home. Re-establish your grow medium and activate your system as normal. Monitor your plants for any sign of shock or stress for the next day or so.
Every system will be different, but you may want to get into the habit of cleaning your system every month or so until you can determine an ideal schedule to clean your hydroponic system. You may also opt to clean your hydroponic system in between plant growth cycles.
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