Baq Dune
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Do you want to get started with creating plant-pot combinations in hydroculture? It's easy if you follow the right steps and work with good materials. In this blog, we list the essentials and explain – with the help of a detailed instructional video – step by step how to assemble hydroculture.
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View the detailed instruction video directly or see below the requirements and step-by-step plan to start assembling your hydroculture plant-pot combination immediately.
Necessities
Hydrogranules
Hydrogranules have the ability to retain water and nutrients and release them slowly to the plant. The hydrogranules in our range are RHP certified, guaranteeing an optimal start for cultivation. The RHP certification assures that the substrate meets the right quality requirements with a pH and EC neutral value.
Hydroculture plant
Many plants from our range are available in hydroculture. Choose a plant that best suits your project. We use the Aglaonema 'Stripes'. The roots of hydroculture plants are adapted to extract oxygen and nutrition from the water. Read more about this here.
Liner
To make the planter completely watertight, it is necessary to use a liner. The flexible universal liners from Baq are available in various sizes and are suitable for planters with a diameter of 10 to 80 centimetres. The liners have a cutting edge at hydroculture height (23 centimetres), ensuring that the plant and the water level indicator are always at the right height in the planter. Our range also includes flexible square and rectangular liners and various rigid liners.
Planter
Almost every planter from our range can be used for setting up a hydroculture plant. All colours, sizes, shapes, and materials are suitable. If the planter is not watertight, you can use a liner (see below). For the instructional video, we used a planter from the Baq Dune collection.
Water level indicator
In hydroculture, the method of watering is the same for almost all plants. You use a water level indicator that shows when the plant needs water again. Water the plant until the water level indicator shows optimal (OPT). Note: the water level indicator always reacts with some delay, and it can happen that grit blocks the water level indicator. Therefore, tap the water level indicator if it does not respond as expected.
Hydroculture nutrition
A nutritious base is important for the plant. Therefore, it is best to place solid hydroculture nutrition (HD5) at the bottom of the planter during assembly. This forms a good basis for the first six months. After a period of six months, the plant needs liquid nutrition with each watering.
Top layer
Hydrogranules can turn white over time. This is not mould and is completely harmless to the plant. A top layer of, for example, vulcastrat or decorative stones prevents the discolouration from being visible and gives the combination a luxurious look.
Step-by-step plan
1. Determine the length of the water level indicator
The water level indicator should stick out a few centimetres above the grow pot of the plant.
2. Determine how high the liner should be placed in the planter and fill the bottom of the planter with a layer of hydrogranules
The liner should be placed just below the rim of the planter.
3. Cut the liner to the desired height and place it in the planter
The liners from Baq contain a handy cutting edge at 23 cm, making them very easy to cut to size for hydroculture.
4. Create, if desired, an extra water buffer
With a layer of hydrogranules at the bottom of the liner, you can create an extra water buffer. This means you need to water less frequently.
5. Place the water level indicator in the liner
It is important to position the water level indicator at the same height as the culture pot so that it measures the moisture content at the bottom of the roots.
6. Sprinkle solid hydroculture nutrition in the liner
For large plants (>1.50 metres) use 4 tablespoons of solid hydroculture nutrition; for smaller plants, 2 tablespoons are sufficient.
7. Place the plant in the liner
Note: in hydroculture, always leave the plant in the grow pot.
8. Further fill the planter with hydrogranules and possibly a top layer
You can use a top layer of, for example, decorative stones, broken hydrogranules, or vulcstrat for decoration.
9. Water the plant until the water level indicator shows optimal