Indoor Farming Technology: Kratky Method & Grow Lights

How To Start Growing With The Kratky Method

by Brandon Youst | Mar 6, 2019 | Technology, Materials & Equipment

Farmer Brandon Youst from Veg2Bowl (a farm-to-food truck operation) is joining us on the Upstart U blog! Brandon uses the Kratky method (using a stationary solution with no pump) to grow greens for his food truck.  In this post, Brandon is going to explain the...

How To Choose Fluorescent Grow Lights For Your Farm

by Eve Newman | Feb 13, 2019 | Technology, Materials & Equipment

Fluorescent lights can be an inexpensive lighting option for a small farm operation, but not every fluorescent light is the same. If you’re not using the right kind, you won’t have enough light to grow. When Should You Use Fluorescent Grow Lights? Most large-scale and...

Why Choosing Automated Dosing Systems is a Profitable Investment

by Mia Godfrey | Dec 20, 2018 | Technology, Materials & Equipment

Automated dosing systems can be expensive, which means they’re often an intimidating investment for small farmers. However, many growers note that their upfront investment pays off once they start saving on time and labor costs, especially if they’re beginning to...

How to be Effective at Plumbing Flexible Tubing

by Mia Godfrey | Nov 7, 2017 | Technology, Materials & Equipment

Hello everybody! We are back with the plumbing series led by Sean, this time for plumbing flexible tubing. Previously, we’ve shown you how to join pipes that are made from PVC. This time we’ll show you a solution for when you need something a little bit more...

Hydroponic Drip Emitters: What You Need to Know

by Mia Godfrey | Oct 31, 2017 | Technology, Materials & Equipment

If you’ve read the previous plumbing blogs, you know how to get your PVC pipes all joined together and how to install valves for controlling and restricting water flow. You also know how to get the water from the tank to the pipes with a bulkhead fitting. These are...

How to be Successful at Plumbing Bulkheads

by Mia Godfrey | Oct 24, 2017 | Technology, Materials & Equipment

Sean is back once again to advance your plumbing knowledge; this time about plumbing bulkheads. If you haven’t seen them already, go ahead and check out the other plumbing posts introducing you to joining pipes and how to use valves. In this video and article, Sean...