Journal
Grow guides & sustainable living
Long-form articles, written for South African growers and grounded in science you can trace back to other scientists — FAO, Wageningen UR, Cornell CEA and the University of Arizona.
The Beginner's Guide to Hydroponic Lettuce
Everything you need to know to harvest crisp, nutritious lettuce in just 4–5 weeks at home — from variety choice to EC, pH and harvest timing.
MICRO, GROW, BLOOM — How a 3-Part Nutrient System Actually Works
Why splitting nutrients into three formulas gives you more control, more accurate dosing, and bigger yields than any one-part liquid feed can.
Designing a Profitable Small Commercial Hydroponic Farm in South Africa
What to grow, how to price it, and how to plan throughput for a small commercial operation that actually pays the bills.
Building a Water-Wise Hydroponic Garden in Cape Town
Hydroponics uses up to 90 % less water than soil — here's the science and a practical Cape Town setup that survives Day Zero-class droughts.
Tomato EC and pH — Your Field Reference
A practical chart and cheat-sheet for managing tomatoes through every growth stage, with values from Wageningen and University of Arizona research.
Bulk Nutrients: Cutting Plastic & Costs
How 5 L and 10 L bulk options reduce per-plant cost, plastic waste and embodied carbon for serious hydroponic growers.