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Which hydroponic system for which plant? A Namibian grower's guide
Which hydroponic system for which plant? A Namibian grower's guide
NFT, deep water culture, Dutch buckets or AutoPot: which hydroponic system actually suits which crop, and what goes wrong when you pick the wrong one. Read more...
Bluelab Guardian Monitor: Review, Setup & Calibration Guide
Bluelab Guardian Monitor: Review, Setup & Calibration Guide
Choosing, connecting and calibrating the Bluelab Guardian Monitor, plus the maintenance routine that keeps its readings honest. Read more...
NFT hydroponic systems: setup guide for first-time growers
NFT hydroponic systems: setup guide for first-time growers
How an NFT system works and how to set one up right: slope, flow rate, pump sizing and the failures that cost first-time growers a crop. Read more...
Deep Water Culture Buckets: How to Set Up and What to Buy
Deep Water Culture Buckets: How to Set Up and What to Buy
How to set up a 20-litre deep water culture bucket: parts list, pump sizing, pH and EC targets, and keeping root rot out in Windhoek's heat. Read more...
Microgreens Growing Trays: Sizes, Materials & Setup Guide
Microgreens Growing Trays: Sizes, Materials & Setup Guide
Tray sizes, depths, drainage and materials explained, so your first microgreens setup drains properly and stays mould-free. Read more...
Grow microgreens at home: a step-by-step starter guide
Grow microgreens at home: a step-by-step starter guide
From tray to harvest in 7 to 10 days: the seeds, media, light and watering routine for growing microgreens in a Namibian kitchen. Read more...
Net or plastic? Choosing a greenhouse in Namibia
Net or plastic? Choosing a greenhouse in Namibia
Net or plastic? How to choose a greenhouse for Namibian conditions: placement, shade percentages, sheeting specs and keeping the heat out. Read more...
Lime in your borehole water? Managing hard water in Namibian hydroponics
Lime in your borehole water? Managing hard water in Namibian hydroponics
Namibian borehole water is often full of lime. How to test it, tame high EC, and still grow healthy lettuce, tomatoes and peppers, without an expensive RO machine. Read more...
Best Hydroponic Kits for Beginners: 2026 Buyer's Guide
Best Hydroponic Kits for Beginners: 2026 Buyer's Guide
Compare DWC, Kratky, NFT, tower and AutoPot starter kits, pre-vetted for Namibian conditions, and find the right first system for your space, crops and budget. Read more...
Bluelab Pro Controller and PeriPod M3 installed on a Namibian hydroponics farm
Installing the Bluelab Pro Controller
How we automated water management on a Namibian farm with the Bluelab Pro Controller and PeriPod M3, from A/B stock solutions to remote monitoring. Read more...