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Category: Problems & Fixes

link to Lettuce Tip Burn: Causes, Prevention and 7 Proven Fixes for Hydroponic Growers

Lettuce Tip Burn: Causes, Prevention and 7 Proven Fixes for Hydroponic Growers

Lettuce tip burn is caused by poor calcium delivery to fast-growing inner leaves, not a lack of calcium. Here are the research-backed airflow, light, EC and variety fixes that stop it.

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Algae in Hydroponics: Causes, Prevention and Safe Ways to Get Rid of It

Algae in hydroponics grows wherever light reaches nutrient solution. Here is what the research says about its effect on crops, the numbers to hold, a step-by-step clean-out and safe hydrogen peroxide...

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Hydroponic Root Rot (Pythium): Signs, Rescue Steps and Prevention

Identify hydroponic root rot by color, texture and smell, rescue plants in 4 steps, and hold 68-72 F with high oxygen to prevent it.

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