Regardless of the size of your backyard or that extra space in your apartment, it can serve as a source of either sustaining food security in your home or an avenue to earn more cash simply by practising hydroponics farming. If you decide to go large scale by installing a greenhouse and the necessary fittings, your chances of earning a high ROI is also significant as the Nigerian market always have demands for food items.

As a subsistence or large scale farmer intending to either produce food for personal consumption or the public by utilizing a relatively small space, your first step towards achieving this is by welcoming the idea of hydroponics farming. The second step is by seeking adequate knowledge about this farming method and some maintenance tips. The last and most important one is by identifying the right materials that are needed for your project.

Without prior setup knowledge, how can you identify the materials needed and where can you procure them? The short answer to this is by contacting us at Farm Hydroponics Nigeria. The long answer to the aforementioned question will be discussed in sequence.

1. Budget: Any type of farming no matter how little requires spending and hydroponics farming is not left out. Your financial strength will play a large role in determining the type of materials you can acquire.
2. Space: while hydroponics farming can be fully implemented in an extremely small space due to the many setup styles it has, the size of the space you intend to use will also influence your choice of materials. The complexity of the nutrient delivery method also depends on the dedicated space.
3. Climate: Plants need a significant amount of heat to flourish. If you happen to live in a cold region, you will definitely need to provide another source of heat. If otherwise, it will be better to set up your hydroponics farm in a greenhouse where the room temperature and humidity can be controlled.
4. Your plants of choice: Plants do not have ubiquitous growth pattern. While some plants can grow up to tens or hundreds of feet, some can’t grow beyond a particular height. As such, knowing the type of plant you want to cultivate will help in determining the volume and type of materials you need.

From the above, we can see that one needs to properly understand and put some variables into consideration before acquiring any material for a hydroponics farm. As a first-timer intending to put your funds to optimum usage, contact us at Farm Hydroponics Nigeria for a free guide on the best materials you can purchase with your budget and how to put them to maximum use.