Ebb and Hydroponics System 101

Known as the flood and drain system, the ebb and flow hydroponics system is one of the most popular systems chosen by beginners in hydroponic growing. It typically requires basic hydroponics supplies and very little maintenance. It works by flooding the grow tray for a period of time to soak the roots and then allowing the nutrient solution to drain back into the reservoir. This takes place several times a day. The exact number of floodings will depend on the kind of plants being grown.

You will need the following hydroponics supplies:

Assemble these hydroponics supplies by installing the fill fitting and the overflow drain into the grow tray. Place the grow tray on the support structure and place the reservoir under it. Put the submersible pump in the reservoir and connect it to the fill fitting on the grow tray. Then connect the pump to the timer. Test the system by making sure that there are no leaks and the overflow drain works properly.

• Ebb and Flow Tray
• Support Structure
• Reservoir
• Fittings and Pipes
• Containers
• Growing Medium
• Pump and Timer

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