Hydroponic Diseases

  • Why You Have Hydroponic pH Rising: 7 Causes & Fixes

    ByFaisal Habib

    Home > Hydroponic Systems > Why You Have Hydroponic pH Rising: 7 Causes & Fixes Last Reviewed: August 2026  |  Author: Faisal Habib (Commercial Hydroponics Specialist)  |  Fact-Checked: Lab and Field Verified  |  Expert Reviewer: Wara Danish, MSc Plant Biology Difficulty: Intermediate | Target pH Range: 5.8 – 6.2 | Correction Tool: Phosphoric Acid (pH Down) ⚡ Quick Answer: Hydroponic pH Rising Hydroponic pH rising occurs naturally because plant roots absorbing negatively charged nitrate (NO3-) ions must excrete alkaline hydroxyl (OH-) ions to maintain cellular electrochemical balance. A slow upward drift of 0.2 to 0.4 pH units over 48 hours indicates healthy vegetative growth. Rapid overnight spikes above 6.5 indicate…

  • Hydroponic Root Rot Prevention: Complete Hygiene Guide

    ByFaisal Habib

    Home > Hydroponics > Hydroponic Root Rot Prevention: Complete Hygiene Guide Last Reviewed: August 26, 2026  |  Author: Faisal Habib  |  Fact-Checked: Lab and Field Verified  |  Expert Reviewer: Wara Danish, MSc Plant Biology Difficulty: Intermediate | Target Temp: 65°F–68°F (18°C–20°C) | Optimal DO: 7.5–9.5 mg/L (Min: 6.0 mg/L) | Treatment: 3% H2O2 / Bacillus Inoculation | Recovery: 3–5 Days ⚡ Quick Answer: How to Prevent and Fix Hydroponic Root Rot Prevent hydroponic root rot by keeping reservoir water between 65°F and 68°F, maintaining dissolved oxygen at 7.5 to 9.5 mg/L (minimum 6.0 mg/L), and blocking all light leaks. To treat active rot, prune slimy roots, dip in 3% hydrogen…