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What is NFT?
NFT stands for nutrient film technique. It is probably the most popular method of hydroponic growing. Its popularity is thanks to its combination of ‘can’t go wrong’ simplicity and great results. NFT grown plants typically produce 3 to 4x greater yield than those grown in soil.
In NFT nutrients are added to water and this solution is contained in a tank. Plants sit on a grow tray above the tank and the nutrient solution is pumped up to the grow tray and constantly flows over the roots of your plants, constantly giving your plants the nutrients they need.
Whatever the plants don’t need drains into a tank ready to be passed over the roots again.
The nutrient solution flows over the roots as a thin ‘film’ at only 1-3mm deep. The flow is quite slow, just fast enough so that the water is in constant motion.
The only growing medium used is the rockwool that you started the plant in.
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Why NFT gives great results
In NFT plants are fed constantly. Whatever the plants don’t use drains-off, combine this with the fact that the roots have constant access to oxygen (because very little medium is used) and you get plants that are never short of what they need.
Greater take up of water and nutrients – Because plants in NFT have constant access to nutrient solution they take up much more water and nutrients than plants fed a few times per day. The more water and nutrients a plant can take-up the better the yield it will produce.
Never underfed or underwatered – plants are never waiting for you to feed or water them. This means that the plants are productive (growing) all the time.
Unrestricted access to oxygen – in NFT there is very little medium so the roots always have access to oxygen, essential for fast growth.
over-watering – any water not needed by the plant drains away. So there’s no water-logging so no restriction of the plant’s access to oxygen.
No nutrient build-up – any nutrients not needed drain back into the tank, so there’s no build-up of potentially damaging nutrient salts.
Reduced chance of disease – There’s no soil in NFT so you won’t have to worry about soil-borne diseases.
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Why choose Nutriculture NFT Systems?
The original Nutriculture Gro Tank was the first hydroponic system designed for the hobby grower and has been around since 1979.
Proven results – Our NFT systems are probably the world’s most popular hobby hydro systems. Tests prove that they typically produce 3 to 4x greater yield than conventional growing methods.
Get more out of a small space – Our Gro-Tanks are just 20cms tall (including the reservoir below the growing tray). Three very large plants can be grown in a single tank just 70cms long.
If you have length but not width or height the long Gro-Tank 1000 at 1m2 long or a long multiduct enable you to make best use of your space.
Reduce watering frequency – All Gro Tanks can be connected to one of our Nutriculture Auto Top Up System which connects a reserve tank to the NFT tank so that you can leave your plants for longer.
Reliable performance – Very little can go wrong with our NFT systems. The kits are manufactured in the UK so we have complete control over quality, and our complete kit includes a high quality, reliable pump.
Easy to set-up and use – We provide easy to follow instructions with every NFT system. There are no nuts and bolts or complicated frames to assemble.
Once set-up all you do is keep the tank topped-up with nutrient solution, empty and refill the tank approximately every fortnight and keep an eye on pH levels, adding PH down as required. If you have any questions you can email our plantsmen for advice.
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