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    The Future of Agriculture is Hydroponic Growing

    Hydroponics is the fastest growing sector of agriculture, and it could very well dominate food production in the future. As the worlds’ population increases and arable land declines due to poor land management, people will turn to new technologies like hydroponics and vertical farming to create...
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    Commercial Microgreens Greenhouse | designed for our client

    Our client asked us to design a commercial set-up for growing microgreens. Each 1.825 meter microgreens profile may average 810 grams pf microgreen plants with a harvest potential between 5 – 10 days thus an average harvest potential 416 x 0.81kg = 336.9kg every 5-10 days. To produce...
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    Commercial Hydroponics Project for NFT Hydro client

    A longstanding client of NFT Hydro has experienced such a demand for his fresh produce grown on our NFT Systems, that they have decided to upscale to a commercial level of growing fresh produce in two 10 x 30 m Greenhouses. They had been trialing our NFT Hydro Bases & NFT Hydro Systems over the...
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    The tale of two Hydroponic Growers

    This is a tale of two growers, both started in similar circumstances. However, their projects took very different trajectories. Grower 1, after asking us for a quotation, decided to rather build his Hydroponic system. Convinced that research on the internet would guide him to his success...
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    How to Grow Basil Microgreens

    Time to germinate: 2-3 days Time to harvest: around 15 days Guide to Growing Basil Microgreens Use good quality basil seeds, we recommend Seeds for Africa or Living Seeds to purchase your seeds from. Please don’t soak your basil seeds. Basil microgreens do not need to be covered in darkness...
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    “Hydroponics is ‘hot’ and happening worldwide”

    What is the current status of hydroponic production around the world? Hydroponics is already very common in various parts of the world and there has been a sharp rise in recent years; hydroponics is ‘hot’ and happening across Europe as well as in North and South America. It makes commercial...
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    How to Grow Amaranth Microgreens

    Amaranth is definitely one of the lesser-known microgreens, but you may have encountered it in its seed form. It’s an annual or perennial plant that grows around the world. There are approximately 70 species of the amaranth plant; purple, red, green, or gold. They may not be the best-known...
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    What can you GROW on our NFT Hydro Bases?

    We designed the NFT Hydro Base suitable for growing larger & vine hydroponic crops. A very affordable hydroponic set-up, the NFT Hydro Base is scalable to use for hobby growers or commercial growers. At a size of 40cm x 40cm width, it is ideal for one or multiple plant pots/bags. This...
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    The Secrets to Successful Seed Propagation

    The below points will help you to maximize the germination rate of your seeds and that your seedlings start off as vigorously as possible, ensuring a successful hydroponic crop. Soak to test. Many seeds remain viable for years, but as they age, they lose water in their cells and the plant...
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    Grow your own or start your own business growing Fresh Produce. The majority of our clients already do!

    During this tumultuous time, NFT Hydro has been reaching out to our clients around the World, Africa, South Africa. We have noted that in this time many of our clients have seen an increase in demand for the fresh produce that they sell, grown on our Hydroponic Systems. In Nambia, where our...
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    9 Best Indoor Plants For Feng Shui

    Have you been considering the best indoor plants for feng shui? There is an endless list of reasons to love indoor plants. They look great, they purify the air you breathe, and they can give you a sense of purpose and enjoyment. Tending to plants has been shown to help with anxiety and...
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    15 Best Indoor Plants for Dry Climates

    There are different plants that thrive in different types of weather, lighting, and water conditions. Most people know this, even if they have no experience with gardening. What some people don’t know is that you have a lot of flexibility when it comes to indoor plants because you can control...
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    11 Best Indoor Plants for Asthma

    If you or someone you love has asthma, you would likely be interested in anything that could help improve their lung function and the air they breathe. You may not realize that there are certain plants that can help with this. I’ve had asthma my whole life, and all of my children have asthma...
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    34 Best Indoor Plants For Low Light

    If you love indoor plants but you hate the fact that you don’t have a lot of large windows or spaces for light, you’re in luck. You just need to learn more about the best indoor plants for low light and then stock up on as many of those as you can. Many of us love to open the blinds or curtains...
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    7 Best Indoor Bonsai Trees & How To Care For Them

    When most people think of the word “bonsai”, they are thinking of indoor bonsai trees. However, there are many types of bonsai, both indoors and out. This low-maintenance plant is popular for many reasons. Bonsai is an ancient Japanese art form that involves the practice of growing miniature...
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    Best Indoor Plants That Smell Heavenly

    Who doesn’t love a home that smells good? A fresh bouquet of flowers is one way to add a whiff of goodness, but so are plants that stay alive! Talk about a great alternative to candles that may have toxic perfumes in them. If you’re looking for the best indoor plants for fragrance, you’re...
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    18 Best Indoor Plants for Health

    Indoor plants aren’t just great for looking at. They can also serve a great function, like improving the quality of air within your home. Plants add oxygen to your space, improving the air quality. Another great health benefit of indoor plants is that they can help reduce stress and anxiety...
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    9 Best Indoor Plants for Allergies

    For some people, allergies come and go. You may have certain seasons that are harder on you than others, or you may be one who suffers from allergies year-round. Outdoor allergies can be avoided, to an extent, but what some people don’t realize is that some outdoor allergies will always seep...
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    15 Best Indoor Plants for Bright Light

    You’ve probably been taught most of your life that plants need light. While this is true, not all plants thrive in bright light. In fact, some plants can burn or die in bright, direct light. It’s important to know which plants can handle this type of light and which ones cannot. There are some...
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    21 Best Indoor Plants for Filtered Light

    If you’d like to know the best indoor plants for filtered light, we’ve got a great list for you here. Of course, it’s not an exhaustive list. There are other plants that can do well in filtered light and because plants are so adaptive, you may even find that there is one that is listed to prefer...
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