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CHEAP HYDROPONICS SUPPLIES
We Recommend Only The Best
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Below we present a resources list of
some of our favorite cheap hydroponics supplies and equipment, at reasonable prices.
We have made every effort in this website to recommended only the simplest,
sturdiest, most economical time-tested hydroponics supplies. You will not find a confusing and
bewildering array of stuff here. We use these products often and highly
recommend them for your own garden. So if
you see it here, rest assured that it has our stamp of approval!
Aside from our ebooks listed
below, the hydroponics supplies ship to the U.S. only.
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Cheap Hydroponics Supplies
We have divided our cheap hydroponics supplies page into
appropriate sections. For each of the hydro systems described in our website,
you will find a corresponding section of supplies needed for that project:
Ebb & Flow Supplies
Lettuce Raft Supplies
Top Drip Systems
Bucket Systems & Closets
Lighting
Nutrients & Reservoir
Growing Media
Seedlings & Cloning
Cool Tools of the Trade
Ebb & Flow Systems
 A good, reliable water pump is at the heart of most automated hydroponic systems. We recommend Eco long-lasting but economical pumps. ECO 132 GPH- Perfect for bubbler buckets and Rubbermaid bin systems $12.60 |
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 You’ll need these fittings to get your garden tray ebbing & flowing properly. Now, you could go to Home Depot and try to patch together something that might work for $15, or order the “real deal” for only $7.33! |
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 24 of these extra-large and sturdy square pots fit inside the Botanicare 4′ X 4′ ebb & flow tray perfectly (see below for the tray). 12″ x 12″ at top rim; 8.5″ x 8.5″ at bottom; 12″ tall. 4.75 gallon capacity. Roomy enough for your biggest specimens, only $5.24 each |
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 This super-strong and durable grow tray from Botanicare is the best on the market. Now, you could always buy a Rubbermaid container and try to save a few bucks, but you’ll regret not getting a proper ebb & flow tray when your makeshift unit sags and fails to drain properly. We stand by this 4′ x 4′ workhorse at $125.32. |
Lettuce Raft Project
 This 2′ x 4′ Botanicare tray is the perfect size for a nice, manageable lettuce raft. $72.36. |
Top Drip Systems
 BATO BUCKET WITH ELBOWS
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Buckets & Closets
 3.75 inch net pots are the perfect size for top feed systems which are built into a Rubbermaid bin. $0.55 each |
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 The Lazy gardener's perfect solution: Autopots! Try out the system with this nifty two pot set up. Complete for $83.56 |
Lighting
Compact fluorescents work great for leafy greens, lettuces and herbs. 6400K. $62.85.
High output T5 fluorescentS are our best recommendation for a prolific lettuce raft. 4 foot long unit for $95.91
Nutrients & Reservoir
The only hydroponic solution we recommend for all hydroponic gardens. Nuff said! Order your fresh nutes below:
FLORA MICRO CONCENTRATE [Quart: $12.70, Gallon: $27.45]
FLORA GRO CONCENTRATE [Quart: $9.96, Gallon: $25.39]
FLORA BLOOM CONCENTRATE[Quart: $9.96, Gallon: $25.39]
FLORA MICRO FOR HARD WATER [Quart: $12.70, Gallon: $29.24]
If you have hard water (greater than 70 ppm of calcium) order the Hardwater Micro above instead of regular Flora Micro
 Yep, Botanicare again. As we said, we only recommend the best. This 40 gallon reservoir system will get you through literally decades of hydroponic gardening. 40 gallon size easily services up to 32 ft.² of garden. Reservoir bottom: $75.14 ORDER BOTANICARE 40 GALLON RESERVOIR BOTTOM |
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Hydor Ario Turbo Reservoir Bubbler |
Growing Media
We use this superb media all the time. One brick expands to five times its size once hydrated with water. $2.43 per brick.
Hydroton makes a fine sturdy base for your plants without changing the nutrient mix.
10 Liters: $13.07
50 Liters: $31.02
Seedlings & Cloning
We love Rapid Rooter starter plugs. Once your seedling is up and running, simply pop each plug into your garden.
50 Site Mat with Plugs: $23.67
50 Replacement Plugs $17.49
ORDER RAPID ROOTER TRAY 50 SITES
ORDER RAPID ROOTER REPLACEMENT PLUGS
Rockwool cubes also make a great start for your prized plants.
1.5" x 1.5" x 1.5" cubes. Strip of 98 for $12.78
Serious about your hydroponic garden? Why not go first class?
This 10" x 20" seed starting dome comes with heating mat and starter gel. It's a good buy at $39.93.
Give 'em a shot of Vitamin B and watch 'em thrive!
4 ounce bottle of concentrate: $11.07
Well worth the money to ensure success with your cloning program. 100 mL gel for $19.25
Cheap Hydroponics Supplies:
Cool Tools of the Trade
 A quick glance tells you all you need to know about your garden's atmosphere. Large display; also records minimum and maximum temps for the day. $19.08 |
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 Here's another optional item you might consider when you get serious about hydroponics. (Once you have one, you'll wonder how you ever did without it.) Gives you the status of your hydroponic solution in an instant. $92.82 |
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