Emporium Hydroponics

04/01/2023

pH Levels - FAQ's

Here are some commonly asked questions about pH, what it is and how to manage it.......

Emporium Hydroponics is a well-established supplier of specialised systems and equipment required for growing plants indoors.

15/12/2022

With the advances in technology and fixture performance, high quality LED horticultural lighting is now a credible option offering significant return on investment to cultivators.

Lumatek Lighting full spectrum horticultural LED solutions balance light quality (spectra) with light quantity (intensity and duration) sufficient to provide single-source lighting for entire grow cycle from vegetative through flowering period.

14/12/2022

This is a compact 138w high intensity grow lamp which is suitable for most applications.

Made by Valoya this is has an extremely low power consumption and an excellent life span

13/12/2022

From Omega Lighting this is ideal for growers that want to cut electricity costs whilst still achieving a surprisingly high yield.

CE marked and one year guarantee.

12/12/2022

FloraBloom® from General Hydroponics is part of FloraSeries®, the O.G. 3-Part Hydroponic-Based Nutrient System.

FloraSeries® is the original 3-part hydroponic-based nutrient system consisting of FloraGro®, FloraBloom® and FloraMicro®. Good things really do come in threes.

11/12/2022

FloraMicro® from General Hydroponics is part of FloraSeries®, the O.G. 3-Part Hydroponic-Based Nutrient System.

First formulated in 1976, FloraSeries® is the original 3-part hydroponic-based nutrient system consisting of FloraGro®, FloraBloom® and FloraMicro®. Good things really do come in threes.

10/12/2022

Ripen® 0.5-7-6 from General Hydroponics promotes increased and abundant flowering with greater oil and fragrance production.

Ripen® is highly concentrated and provides macronutrients that are primarily responsible for flower and fruit growth.

Ripen® is a liquid nutrient that has been specifically engineered and developed to provide these essential macronutrients in your high value crops life.

Use Ripen® during the final one-to-two weeks to promote robust flower and fruit production.

Think of Ripen® as an investment in your plants.

09/12/2022

Protect against Pathogens

Learn about the immune system of your plants and protect against pathogens....

Emporium Hydroponics is a well-established supplier of specialised systems and equipment required for growing plants indoors.

08/12/2022

✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ Merry Christmas from all of the Emporium crew ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨

We are taking a break for Christmas Day and reopen on the 28th, then for the New Year we are resting on New Years Day and January 2nd.

Have yourselves a great one!

07/12/2022

Diamond Nectar® from General Hydroponics is a plant food that can be fed to the plant from vegetative to flowering. It is compatible with your favorite base fertilizer and all types of growing media.

07/12/2022

Choosing the right Grow Light

There are many different types of lighting to choose from, which come in different shapes, sizes and power ratings.

A grow light emits artificial light at a high intensity and effectively simulates sunlight for the growth of the plants.

The beauty of artificial lighting is that it is always available and you can control how much of it your plants receive each day (and night!)

There are many different types of lighting to choose from, which come in different shapes, sizes and power ratings.

02/12/2022

BioThrive® from General Hydroponics consists of BioThrive® Grow 4-3-3 and BioThrive® Bloom 2-4-4. BioThrive® Grow 4-3-3 provides plants with essential nutrients for roots, stems, and foliage while BioThrive® Bloom 2-4-4 offers flowering and fruiting plants essential nutrients for superior blooms and bountiful harvests.

BioThrive Grow and BioThrive Bloom are ideal for all types of plants, and can be used with a wide variety of garden soils and potting mixes.

01/12/2022

Use General Hydroponics BioRoot® with any garden soil, potting mix or other growing media. Highly recommended for cuttings and transplants!

30/11/2022

This is used to adjust the pH-level during the bloom stage.

Just add small amounts of pH- Bloom until the desired level is reached. Recommended pH level is 5.8

29/11/2022

Dutchpro Silica - Von Liebig’s Special is used to increase yield and stress train your plant.

Silica improves the uptake of nutrients, promotes stronger and thicker stems, provides resistance to bacterial and fungal diseases and decreases stress.

28/11/2022

Free your drip system from blockages and maintain the best working conditions possible with Keep It Clean!

This plant friendly cleaning agent removes and prevents algae and bacterial slime whilst also inhibiting the growth of fungi.

Long-term preventive use ensures top results.

27/11/2022

Potassium-Hydroxide solution is used to raise the pH level.

Add small amounts of pH+ until the desired level is reached.

Recommended pH level is 5.8 – 6.5

26/11/2022

The Importance of Nutrients

Plants need nutrients just like people do so finding the right balance is of complete importance.

To find a bit of consistency have a quick look at this....

Emporium Hydroponics is a well-established supplier of specialised systems and equipment required for growing plants indoors.

26/11/2022

Giving plants a healthy and vital appearance, Leaf Green is especially recommended for those that have noticeable difficulties during their initial development.

After application, it will work to turn plants with yellowish discolouring a far more attractive and fresh looking green colour whilst also helpfully improving nutrient uptake.

25/11/2022

Explode is a brilliant bloom stimulator that delivers precious nutrients and minerals to your plants throughout the flowering stage.

Consisting of micronutrients, vitamins and acids, it does exactly as the name suggests – explosively driving flowering growth and bigger yields in addition to increasing your plants resistance against diseases!

24/11/2022

Protein Producer: Enhancing Plant Strength and Development

Dutchpro Amino Strength is an organic amino acid product that is designed to promote plant growth, reduce stress, and helps with flower production

15/11/2022

Can-Fan RK is a plastic tube fan that is speed controllable with a thermal switch to protect the fan's motor and it also delivers a strong air flow with less noise.

14/11/2022

A compact 3D rotor-stator system - the Max-Fan Pro is quiet, more efficient and has a 2 speed switch. This fan is also easy to mount and easy to clean.

13/11/2022

The RadAir 200 is a cost-effective, entry-level fan which is ideal for beginners. It delivers high air volumes at high air pressure. It doesn’t compromise on air delivery and is high-powered.

12/11/2022

The Twin Controller Mk2 makes it easy to control IN and OUT fans to maintain temperature and negative pressure.

*Easy to set - Just dial in temperature and min/max fan speeds.
*Fans operate between min and max settings to maintain temperature
*SMSCOM 'Motion Flow' software guarantees the smoothest fan operation

11/11/2022

The Variispeed Fan Speed Controller adjusts and controls the speed of your fans. This then ensures a longer life of the fan motor. It has variable speed control along with full power and off and is suitable for up to 300w.

10/11/2022

"Speed Control" is a garden center that focuses on both amateur and professional growers.

This range of fan controllers for single phase fans and motors provide energy saving speed control without the creation of additional motor noise which you get with most electronic controllers.

09/11/2022

Keep your Growroom Warm

Winter is upon us! As the days grow ever shorter and temperatures steadily drop, indoor growers may experience tent temperatures too low for optimal growth.

There are more methods as well as a good old heater!

Emporium Hydroponics is a well-established supplier of specialised systems and equipment required for growing plants indoors.

01/11/2022

ake it easy and let the soil do the work for you!

by Biobizz is a pre-fertilized substrate, perfect for the flowering phase and for growers that wish to reduce the doses of liquid nutrients.

31/10/2022

Jump on the coco growing train with this 100% organic, completely neutral, by Biobizz!

This substrate is like a blank canvas on which the grower paints their most personalized and controlled grow. It is also great in hydro systems, so don't miss the chance to check it out.

30/10/2022

The perfect home for germinating seeds, young plants, or autoflowering varieties is by Biobizz!

This non pre-fertilized substrate is a 100% organic mixture of peat and perlite and lets you professionalize your grow.

29/10/2022

All the Biobizz products, except Fish·Mix, Pre·Mix, All·Mix, Worm·Humus, and Microbes are completely plant-based and can be used in vegan grows!

A complete range for a 100% organic and vegan grow!

28/10/2022

Just add a bit of Calmag to the water until the EC reaches 0.2-0.4 and then mix the rest of the Biobizz nutrients!

27/10/2022

Clonex® Mist is the latest innovation in cloning technology, developed to make cloning even more successful.

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27/10/2022

Potassium versus Calcium

Plants need a good supply of nutrition and two elements that assist with the absorption are calcium and potassium. To get the best absorption the ratio between them is important. However, depending on the conditions, these two elements compete with each other.

Emporium Hydroponics is a well-established supplier of specialised systems and equipment required for growing plants indoors.

25/10/2022

Humidity is typically measured as Relative Humidity and abbreviated to RH and It is the percentage of the maximum amount of water vapour that the air can hold at a specific temperature.

The LightHouse Wireless Thermostat is easy to use and set-up. The plug and play unit can control heating or cooling equipment by altering the setting.

This is ideal to ensure your plants are still receiving some warmth, particularly when the lighting is off.

It also ensures that the heaters will not cook your plants!

24/10/2022

Humidity is the amount of water vapour that is present in the air. Excessive humidity can promote the growth of mould and bacteria and can encourage the presence of pests. Dehumidifiers and humidifiers help you to control the water vapour levels.

The RAM Ultrasonic Humidifier 13L Tank offers the biggest tank capacity of any humidifier on the hobby market.

It has a humidification rate of 1100ml per hour and offers an analogue control allowing you to set the unit to produce the amount of humidity that you need.

23/10/2022

The water transportation within your plants determines how well they absorb nutrients and stay hydrated. Plants give off water vapour through their leaves and this is part of the transportation process. The humidity of your grow room will affect this.

The Black Orchid Centri-flo with built-in temperature and speed control allows the user to set the maximum desired room temperature via the thermostat on the fan. The fan’s temperature probe will then monitor the environment and adjust the fans speed accordingly to ensure the room stays below the set temperature threshold.

22/10/2022

Humidity is the amount of water vapour that is present in the air. Excessive humidity can promote the growth of mould and bacteria and can encourage the presence of pests. Dehumidifiers and humidifiers help you to control the water vapour levels.

Control humidity with the affordable and reliable SonicAir Humidifier. Its large capacity 10 litre tank is capable of a maximum output of 800 millilitres an hour, which is fully adjustable so you can increase or decrease mist levels to fine-tune the humidity in your grow space

21/10/2022

Humidity is typically measured as Relative Humidity and abbreviated to RH and It is the percentage of the maximum amount of water vapour that the air can hold at a specific temperature.

The RAM AIR-PRO II is an intelligent and silent indoor climate controller designed to control two inline/exhaust fans thermostatically, monitoring and keeping the desired room temperature and air pressure.