Hydroponics Daily
Daily clips of hydroponic science
Presented by Dr Russell Sharp
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 249
- Years Active
- 2025
Reusing Growing Media
In this episode of Hydroponics Daily, Dr. Russell Sharp delves into the realm of reusing growing media. Discover the environmental and economic benefits of reusing substrates, the challenges posed by…
Notching and Nicking - Mastering Plant Architecture
Welcome back to Hydroponics Daily with Dr. Russell Sharp! In this episode, we dive into the innovative techniques of notching and nicking, essential for hydroponic growers looking to optimize plant a…
Glasshouses / Greenhouses
Welcome to Hydroponics Daily with Dr. Russell Sharp as we delve into the fascinating world of glasshouses. Learn why these structures, often referred to as greenhouses, offer superior growing conditi…
Ozone
Welcome to Hydroponics Daily with Dr. Russell Sharp, as we delve into the fascinating world of ozone—a double-edged sword in our environment. While the ozone layer high up in the stratosphere serves …
Musk's involvement in hydroponics
In this episode of Hydroponics Daily, Dr. Russell Sharp delves into the intriguing involvement of Elon and Kimball Musk in the world of hydroponics. Discover how Elon's vision for Mars colonization i…
The Nagoya Protocol
In this episode of Hydroponics Daily, Dr. Russell Sharp delves into the Nagoya Protocol, a critical United Nations policy impacting environmental and genetic resource management. While it may sound l…
Salicylic Acid in Hydroponics
In this episode of Hydroponics Daily, Dr. Russell Sharp delves into the role of salicylic acid, a key plant hormone, in hydroponic systems. Originally extracted from willow, salicylic acid is crucial…
Vertical Farming
Welcome to Hydroponics Daily with Dr. Russell Sharp. In this episode, explore the innovative world of vertical farming—a method of growing crops hydroponically in stacked layers, ideal for large ware…
Mycorrhizae - root fungal symbionts
In this episode of Hydroponics Daily, Dr. Russell Sharp dives deep into the fascinating world of mycorrhizal fungi and their symbiotic relationships with plant roots. Discover how these fungi receive…
Nanobubbles in Hydroponics
In today's episode of Hydroponics Daily, we delve into the fascinating world of nanobubbles. These minuscule bubbles, only 20 to 200 nanometers in diameter, are revolutionizing how we think about hyd…
Springtails: Hidden heroes or pest?
Welcome to Hydroponics Daily! In this episode, we delve into the world of springtails, the tiny creatures often found in various growing media like cocoa and rockwool. Despite their appearance, they …
Allelopathy: The Hidden Plant War
In this episode of Hydroponics Daily, we delve into the fascinating world of allelopathy, a phenomenon where plants release chemicals to inhibit the growth of competing species. This natural occurren…
CO2 Enrichment - supercharge your grow
Welcome to Hydroponics Daily! In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of CO2 enrichment for plants. Discover how increasing CO2 levels can significantly enhance photosynthesis and plant gro…
Guttation: What the deuce?!
In today's episode of Hydroponics Daily, we dive into the fascinating world of guttation, a phenomenon where water droplets mysteriously appear on the edges of leaves. These droplets form due to root…
Defoliation: 6 Key Benefits for Hydroponic Crops
Welcome to this episode of Hydroponics Daily, where we delve into the fascinating world of defoliation in crop management. Discover when and why defoliation can be a crucial practice, particularly fo…
Cultivating Wasabi - it's easier than you think!
Welcome to Hydroponics Daily, where we debunk the myth that wasabi is the hardest plant to cultivate. Discover expert tips on growing wasabi successfully by understanding its preferences for calcium,…
Pricking Out: Mastering Seedling Transplantation
Welcome back to Hydroponics Daily! In today's episode, we delve into the intriguing process of pricking out, a crucial step in the transplantation of seedlings from seed trays to individual pots. We …
Autoflowering vs Photoperiodic crops
Welcome to another episode of Hydroponics Daily, where we delve into the intriguing world of plant flowering, focusing on the differences between day-neutral and photoperiodic plants. Understanding h…