DIY Hydroponics

Since I started with hydroponics, several years ago, a lot has changed. There are new systems, equipments and information to make your hydroponic venture a happy one. As for me, I stick to the basics, specially with “do it yourself systems”. After all, buying a hydroponic system and setting it up is very easy, but what’s the fun in that?

There is nothing wrong in buying a ready to go system; you can just as well have a great start without the problems associated with the hydroponic system as a whole, but there are certain advantages of getting your hands dirty.

Learning. This is probably the most important. When you buy your “plug and play” hydroponic system, there is really nothing to learn; you just follow the instructions and you will be fine, but when you do your own system, you have to learn at least the basics for everything to work.

Control. A commercial system needs space, power and maybe a certain layout. When you do things by yourself, you decide what you want to do to fit your house, garden, space or whatever place you want to use. If you have enough room, there is no problem, but if you live in the city, space can be a headache.

Cost. No need to elaborate on this. If you do your hydroponic system by yourself, you can save more than 50% the cost of a commercial one. At least, that will be so for many kind of hydroponic systems.

Fun! Well, that’s just me. I have always been a DIY kind of guy. I had to do many things by myself to save money or because I could not avoid it. If you like using your hands, making your own hydroponic system is fun and relaxing.

So, if you are thinking about a hydroponic garden, consider making your own. There are thousands of ideas and materials, so, in this case, the sky is really the limit.

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