The Delicious Fruit You Can Grow Hydroponically Indoors

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One of the biggest problems gardeners and farmers run into is  Sometimes it  at other times, it  Even when the dirt is  poor chemistry can lock those nutrients away. Put simply, bad soil is like having a coworker with bad mood swings. That's where — a soilless growing system suitable for all kinds of crops — can help. When it comes to homegrown fruit, blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) are one of the tastiest plants you can grow hydroponically indoors.

Where do you start? The first thing you need to do is choose a delicious variety of blueberry that will thrive in a hydroponic system. Some  include 'Pink Lemonade' (Vaccinium 'Pink Lemonade'), 'Sweetheart' (Vaccinium 'Sweetheart'), 'Sunshine Blue' (Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue'), and 'Top Hat' (Vaccinium angustifolium 'Top Hat').

Once you have picked a cultivar, you can move on to your hydroponics setup. A  rescues you from dealing with frustrating soil issues and gives you more control over other growing conditions. You can  to match your blueberry shrubs' needs. For instance, it is arguably much easier to in a liquid solution than  Similarly, it is far simpler to in water than it is in dirt. What does that mean for your blueberries? Get everything right, and they will 

There are lots of easy ways to DIY your own hydroponic garden for indoor blueberries. A simple drip system is one of the most  and  options. Head to your local hardware store and  a large plant pot, a lidded water reservoir,  or  and hydroponic nutrients. You'll also need  with  tubing, and drippers. Place a blueberry shrub in the center of the plant pot and fill it with your growing medium of choice. Next, assemble the drip system according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer, attach the tubing to the lidded reservoir, and insert the dripper into your plant pot. Place a tray underneath the pot to catch any water runoff.  as directed, pour it into the lidded reservoir, and set your pump to deliver it to the plant in  

Alternatively, you can get a Vivosun DWC (Deep Water Culture) Hydroponics Grow System with everything you need for eight blueberry shrubs for under $200. DWC is  for indoor soilless blueberry growing. Whichever setup you choose, you'll need to install some grow lights for your indoor plants.  need a lot of sunlight: between  Regularly check the pH of the nutrient solution — these acid-loving shrubs prefer levels between  Top up the reservoir with nutrient-filled water to replace moisture lost through transpiration and evaporation. Avoid which can Lastly, remember that if you want berries, you'll need to the flowers.