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If you're still in the planning and discovery phase of your hydroponic journey, download the First Grow Cheat Sheet above.

The cheat sheet includes shopping lists, templates and instructions to build a simple hydroponic system, and a week-by-week growing timeline that teaches you how to easily grow salad greens like butter lettuce, romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, and kale!

When you're ready to dive a little deeper into specific topics, these beginner articles are useful.

How to Grow Pea Shoot Hydroponic Microgreens

This simple method of growing pea shoot hydroponic microgreens is great for new gardeners. Why? Because you already have most of the supplies!

Starting Seeds for Hydroponics + Rapid Rooter Instructions

Starting seeds for hydroponics is easy. These Rapid Rooter instructions will help you improve germination rates and grow stronger plants, faster.

How to Get Perfect Plant Lighting

Learn how to measure, calculate, and use daily light integral to provide your plants with perfect lighting.

How to Grow Butter Lettuce Hydroponically

It's easy to grow butter lettuce hydroponically. Use these tips and you'll have an indoor garden full of lettuce in under a month!

Rage Gardening vs. Happy Gardening

The words we accept into our vocabulary play a significant role in shaping how we think and perceive the world both consciously and unconsciously.

5 Best Hydroponic Pumps & Aerators

Check out 5 of the best hydroponic pumps and aerators that I use and recommend. Spoiler Alert: They're Affordable!!!

What Size Hydroponic Water Pump Do I Need?

Need help picking the right hydroponic water pump or aerator for your system? Check this article for step-by-step instructions for each hydroponic system type!

Guide to Hydroponic Plant Nutrients

Demystify the hydroponic nutrient and supplement market with the guide to plant nutrients and deficiencies.

7 Easiest Hydroponic Plants to Grow

What’s the best thing to grow as a new hydroponic gardener? Confidence. Build your confidence with these 7 easy growing hydroponic plants.

How to Clean a Hydroponic System

Do you know how to clean a hydroponic system? Are you sure? One of the most important aspects of hydroponic gardening is cleanliness. Let’s tackle it together!

Beginner’s Guide to Hydroponic Systems

This beginner's guide to hydroponic systems will help you find the best system to fit your unique needs. Whatcha ya' waiting for? Let's get started!

Beginner’s Guide to Grow Lights

If you're a new indoor gardener, selecting grow lights can be an intimidating pain in the butt. Luckily, this guide will show you options based on your needs!

My First Deep Water Culture Kit

Deep Water Culture, or DWC, is an excellent hydroponic method for growers of all levels. Read more about the system that sparked my imagination!

Understanding & Maintaining pH in Hydroponics

Learn how to properly manage pH in hydroponics to maximize yields, and get the most out of your nutrients. If you're not doing this, you're throwing away money!

Beginner’s Guide to Hydroponic Gardening

Hydroponic gardening is an amazing way to grow your own food, and have fun in the process. This guide will introduce you to the basics, and more!

Simple Paper Towel Seed Germination

Germinating seeds on a paper towel is super simple. This step by step guide will show you how to have happy seedlings faster and easier than ever!