Though there are several ways to grow plants hydroponically, using the wicking system is the easiest method and requires the least amount of materials. It is also well-suited for small plants, such as strawberries. Other hydroponic methods include a deep water culture system, a nutrient film technique system, an ebb and flow system, an aeroponics system, and a drip system. You'll want to select a temperate, well-lit location for your hydroponic system. Hydroponic strawberries need a temperature range of 57 F to 70 F (13.8 C to 21.1 C). If you don't have an area with lots of natural light, you'll need to install artificial growing lights. It is recommended that beginners purchase a nutrient solution rather than making their own. This will ensure the ratios of the nutrients are fit for the specific plant you intend to grow. Strawberries require nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, and magnesium to grow properly. You can find nutrient solutions at hydroponic and garden shops. Pick a large tub or bucket to act as your reservoir. Ensure it is deep enough to hold a lot of the nutrient solution, otherwise you will spend lots of time refilling it. You should also make sure your growing containers will fit on top of the reservoir. Mix your hydroponic nutrients with water according to the package directions. Be sure to use the amount of water directed; too much or too little and your strawberries will not grow correctly. You can use one large trough in which all your plants will sit, or individual pots for each plant. The growing container should rest sturdily on top of the reservoir; be sure to hang or anchor it if it does not. This is the most important part of the system, as the wicks deliver the nutrients to the plant. Choose something that is absorbent yet resistant to rotting. You may want to experiment and see which type of wick works best for your set-up. Fibrous rope, rayon rope, nylon rope, cotton rope, tiki torch wicks, polyurethane yarn, wool felt strips, or polyurethane felt strips are all commonly used for wicks. Be sure to clean and rinse all wicks before using to remove any chemicals that could damage your plants. The wicks need to deliver water from the reservoir to growing containers. If you use separate pots, you will also need to use a wick for each one. If you use a trough, add three or more wicks to ensure enough liquid will be able to reach your strawberry plants. Place each wick with one end in the reservoir and one end in the growing container. This medium will replace the soil that is typically used for growing plants. You'll want to choose a growing medium like perlite or vermiculite for strawberries. Avoid using mediums that are too absorbent, like coconut coir or peat moss, as they may soak up too much of your nutrient solution and suffocate the plant. It is important to soak your growing medium in pH-balanced water prior to adding it to the growing container. Soak your medium for at least 30 minutes before filling the container to ensure the medium doesn't act like a sponge and suck all the nutrients from the root of your plant. Fill the container only full, as you need to leave room for your rootstock.
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One-sentence summary -- Grow strawberries with the wicking system. Choose a well-lit location. Pick a nutrient solution specific to strawberries. Choose a reservoir. Fill the reservoir with water and your nutrient solution. Set up the growing container. Prepare your wicks. Place your wicks between the reservoir and the growing container. Choose a growing medium. Saturate your growing medium before filling the container.

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