Flower power in hydroponic towers

Added on 17 February 2023

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Most types of flowers can be grown hydroponically. Essentially the elements that they would typically get from the earth and sun can be replaced in an indoor farm or a home system like the ZipGarden. There are no seasons with indoor hydroponics, so you can enjoy a bounty of blossoms all year long. It’s a great way to brighten winter days or kick-start your spring season. LED lights replicate sun-shiny days, and the perfect dose of nutrients will give you the best buds, blooms, and abundant crops. Many flowers are edible too, so you can munch away on them with your leafy greens and hydroponic herb bounties!

It’s been flower power in their ZipGrow Towers at the research ZipFarm this winter.

They have successfully trialed these flowers at a range of 1.4 EC and 6.2 pH.

Zinnia Elegans - Zinnias

Native to Mexico, Zinna Elegans have solitary flower heads about 5 cm across. There are also giant forms with flower heads up to 15 cm in diameter.

The flower colors range from white and cream to pinks, reds, and purples, to green, yellow, apricot, orange, salmon, and bronze. Some are striped, speckled, or bicolored. There are 20 species and more than 100 cultivars of zinnia.

A common threat to these flowers is Powdery mildew, so be sure to check for signs and take steps to control this.

Zinnia’s are like a gift that keeps on giving; the more you cut them, the more they return. They are fast-growing, especially with hydroponics, so they make an excellent starter flower for newbies.

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