NFT GRO-TANK Nutriculture 20L hydroponic system

NFT is an abbreviation of the English name for these types of hydroponic growing sets Plant - Nutrient Film Technique, the Polish translation of which is: Thin-layer Flow Cultures (CKP). The essence of their operation is contained in the name of this system.
This is an active hydroponic system very often used in commercial cultivation of various plants. Plants grow on trays, into which the nutrient solution is pumped at the bottom, creating a thin film at their bottom containing all the necessary nutrients for the plants.

The growing roots of plants over time create a compact root mat similar to a thick carpet.

The constant access of plants to nutrients and life-giving oxygen causes plants to grow faster and give higher yields. That's why you will find them in so many commercial greenhouses.

If we are talking about a hydroponic set based on the NFT technique, one product comes to the front of the peloton - NFT Gro- Tank.

The NFT Gro-Tank Kit is the first hydroponic kit to be adapted to the needs of home growers. It was invented in Great Britain in the 70s of the previous century and for these more than thirty years it has not disappointed any gardener. It is a maximum of 30 cm tall, so your plants will have plenty of room to grow to the line of the lamps. It has a leak-proof tank, so it is perfect for attics, bedrooms and rented apartments, where streams of water running down the walls are not what you want to see.

When can I transplant plants into the NFT Gro-Tank?

The most important is the well-developed root system of your plants. If you are growing in rock wool cubes, tear off the plastic dust jacket and wait for healthy white roots to stick out on each side of the cube. If you use soil or coconut at the beginning, remove the pots and check how well the root system of your seedlings is developed.

How should plants be placed in trays? 

NFT Gro-Tank systems allow for any arrangement of plants on trays. They work very well with the sea of ​​green technique - lots of small plants and a very short growing season. You can also grow giant plants in them. It all depends on your preferences, the cultivation technique and the variety you intend to grow.

What EC values ​​should the medium scale to?

In the NFT technique there is no buffer between the medium and the plant root system, therefore it requires a bit of lower doses of fertilizer than other hydroponic techniques. Start at half the manufacturer's recommended dose and gradually increase to the full dose over the course of the cycle.

How to replenish the tank with a strong concentration of fertilizers?

Plants growing indoors under lamps will always take up more water from the medium than minerals, so the level of The EC will grow gradually. Buy a good EC meter and keep an eye on the situation.

How often do I completely change the medium in the tank? 

We suggest replacing all media every two weeks. This will provide the plants with optimal conditions for development.

Specification:

dimensions: 70x40xh20cm
tank with a capacity of 20l
standard 230V power supply