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Beginners usually thrive with Deep Water Culture (DWC) or Kratky systems thanks to their low startup cost and mechanical simplicity, while NFT channels and aeroponic towers reward growers who want higher commercial output. Use our Plant Selection Tool to shortlist crops and systems tailored to your space and budget.

Keeping reservoir pH strictly between 5.5 and 6.5. If pH drifts outside this range, roots suffer nutrient lockout and starve even when fertilizer is present in the solution. Test daily and adjust slowly with a quality pH up/down buffer.

Most leafy greens thrive between 1.0 and 1.8 EC (700–900 ppm on the 500 scale), while fruiting crops such as tomatoes and peppers prefer 2.0–2.8 EC. Always start low for seedlings and raise gradually. Check each crop’s exact target with our Nutrient Calculator.

Drain and refill your reservoir every 1–2 weeks for most systems, or sooner if the EC drifts far from target or water temperature climbs above 24°C (75°F). Complete changes prevent the buildup of salts and metabolic byproducts that slow root development.