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The Hydroponic Crop Guide
10 beginner-friendly crops with the exact pH, EC, light, and harvest time for each.
The Hydroponic Crop Guide
Most first grows fail before the water is even mixed, because the plant was never a beginner plant. Choosing the right crop changes your odds more than any gear you can buy.
- 10 crops ranked easiest first, from microgreens you can harvest in 7 days to cherry tomatoes
- Every crop gets its exact pH, EC, daily light hours, days to first harvest, room temp, and best system
- One beginner watch-out per crop: why romaine turns bitter above 75F, why June-bearing strawberries look healthy and never fruit
- Printable spec cards you tape to the shelf instead of digging through forums mid-grow
13-page PDF. One reference card per crop. Instant download.
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What's inside
10 crops, fully spec'd
Each of the 10 best beginner crops comes with its exact pH range, EC target, light hours, and days to harvest, so you know what to grow first and how to get it right.
What to grow first
The crops are ranked by how forgiving and fast they are, so your first grow is a win, not a write-off.
One reference card per plant
Printable spec cards you can tape to your shelf and check at a glance instead of digging through forums.
Most first grows fail because the plant was never a good match for a beginner. Pick the right crop and give it the right numbers, and hydroponics gets easy fast. This guide picks them for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is this for beginners?
Yes. Every crop in the guide was chosen because it is beginner-friendly, and each one comes with the exact numbers so you are not guessing.
Which crops are covered?
Ten home-friendly hydroponic crops spanning leafy greens, herbs, and a few fruiting plants, each with its own full spec sheet.
Does it tell me what nutrients and pH to use?
Yes. Each crop lists its target pH range and EC, which are the two numbers that matter most for a healthy grow.
What format is it and how do I get it?
It's a PDF, delivered instantly after purchase. Read it on any device or print the spec cards.
What if the guide is not useful to me?
Email us within 7 days and we will refund you in full, no questions asked. You keep the PDF either way.
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