Whether it ’ s your basement , greenhouse , or even your balcony , there are always ways to improve your yields and garden designs .”
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TG Toby Gorman
The best part about hydroponic growing is that it can always be spring and fall at the same time . Indoor gardeners can be seed priming , caring for seedlings , and adding bloom boosters one day and harvesting the next in another part of the garden . Where the outdoor grow cycle is at outdoors doesn ’ t matter . To be able to do this effectively , however , a gardener needs to manage the space within the garden with careful thought and planning . As Lynette Morgan notes in her article “ Space Optimisation for Hydroponics ” on page 36 , “ An indoor garden or greenhouse provides many opportunities for growth enhancement and increased yields as well as a pleasant environment to enjoy , however , a growing area is often annoyingly limited and space optimisation then becomes of increasing importance .”
Now is the perfect time to take stock of your indoor grow spaces . Can you move freely in your garden ? Can your reach all plants effectively ? Is everything getting enough light and ventilation ? If you ’ re just starting in hydroponics , there are a few questions you need to answer as well . Is your power supply capable of running the lights you just bought ? Is your garden spillproof if it ’ s in your house ? What are your expectations at harvest time ? Answering these questions before you begin can go a long way to making your gardening as enjoyable as possible . To help you out , Grubbycup ’ s “ 5 Key Things Newbie Hydroponic Growers Tend to Overlook ” on page 42 can get you started in the right direction . Whether it ’ s your basement , greenhouse , or even your balcony , there are always ways to improve your yields and garden designs .
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