Top Hydroponic Technologies

The topic of hydroponic cannabis cultivation is incredibly extensive to fit into one article. Partly, you have the opportunity to read basic information about hydroponics in our previously published articles. Therefore, we bring you an insight into new hydroponic technologies and a showcase of manufacturers in this field.

What is hydroponic cultivation?

Hydroponic cannabis cultivation is not a new invention, as it was used in ancient times. It is a method of growing plants that does not require soil. Its role is replaced by "hydro", which is water. Cannabis roots are immersed in water, where they absorb nutrients and the plant is in a moist environment. Hydroponic cannabis cultivation is worthwhile for its simplicity, time-saving, and for a new experience.

TOP Technologies in Hydroponics

Aquaponics

Aquaponics and hydroponics could form a unified whole. In both, water is the main focus, except that in aquaponics, it is combined with raising an aquatic creature. This contributes to maintaining a healthy ecosystem. It looks like fish swimming in the water where plants are grown, which nourish the plants with their secretions. The plants, in turn, create a clean environment in the water. These two organisms complement each other. The most used equipment in the aquaponic system are pumps or biofilters.

Advantages of Aquaponics:
  • No need to change water
  • Less nutrient control required
  • Sustainable
Aquaponics and its system
Aquaponic System in Practice
Manufacturers inspired by the aquaponic system:

Aquasprouts

Aquasprouts offers a direct aquaponic experience. In their offer, you'll find modern containers where you can place an aquatic creature. The models also include a light strip, clay compartments for plants that draw nutrients from this water, and a pump. The products look very tastefully designed and will certainly serve as a perfect interior accessory. The company has been manufacturing since 2013.

Aquaponic product

Aquaponic Product for Interior

Reefgrows

If anyone knows art, it's definitely the company Reefgrows. Their motto is: "Growing is complicated. We made it effortless." And the result is truly impressive. You can purchase a beautiful wooden space that mimics a cabinet. Moreover, the cabinet is backlit, so it also serves as a light source. See for yourself.

Reef Grows

Reefgrows as a Stylish Interior Accessory

Aquaponics

At Aquaponics, it's not about products, but an online helper that will make your hydroponic cultivation easier. The manufacturers developed this platform during the Covid times, in 2020 in the United States. So it's a relatively new online system. Aquaponics offers a comprehensive overview of your cultivation methods. Click on the current button, and a data analysis will unfold, describing temperature, growing conditions, and scheduled events. Although Aquaponics does not directly touch the practical cultivation sphere, we can definitely label it as a new TOP technology.

LED Lights in Hydroponics

This is a truly TOP technology that is part of hydroponics. The biggest advantage is the sustainability of the system. LED lights save energy and can be easily used in grow tents. Blue light is most important for plants, which these LED lights can provide. Hydroponic LED lights are artificial and emit high-pressure sodium light that is not visible to the human eye. For plants, and thus for cannabis, this light is beneficial because it can be absorbed from the entire spectrum.

We know 5 basic LED lights in hydroponics:

1.) Bulbs: T-5 models consume less electrical energy, best for small plants.

2.) Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL): generate light in all directions, reflection is necessary.

3.) LED Grow Lights: The biggest advantage of LED lights is that they produce good intensity with less heat.

4.) High-Intensity Discharge Grow Lights: We know two types: high-pressure sodium (HPS) bulbs and metal halide (MH) bulbs

5.) Metal Halide (MH) Bulbs: Emit mainly blue light

LED Lights in Hydroponics

LED Lights in Hydroponics

Companies that bet on LED light technology in hydroponics:

Plenty: In addition to LED lights, the company has incorporated infrared cameras and sensors for monitoring and data collection on the farm
Pure Harvest Smart Farms: The company was founded in 2016 in the United Arab Emirates.
Agrify: also monitors equipment and uses LED Growth light
Technologies in the cultivation environment are, of course, still subject to new research. We have described those that we know work and could potentially be beneficial.

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