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# Hydroponics and Vertical Farming: The Technical Guide to Understand, Grow, and Innovate

Discover how hydroponics and vertical farming work with a clear and comprehensive technical guide: cultivation systems, nutrients, lighting, automation, and best practices.

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## [10. How to start a hydroponic cultivation from scratch](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/how-to-start-a-hydroponic-cultivation-from-scratch)

 Nov 20, 2025 10:32:58 AM

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## [9. Substrates in hydroponics: differences, pros and cons](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/substrates-in-hydroponics)

 Nov 19, 2025 6:01:03 PM

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## [8. EC and pH: what they are and why they matter in hydroponics](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/ec-ph-what-they-are-and-why-they-matter-in-hydroponics)

 Nov 19, 2025 4:48:54 PM

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## [7. Artificial light: what are LEDs for growth (and why they are critical in hydroponics)](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/artificial-light-what-are-leds-for-growth)

 Nov 19, 2025 2:40:28 PM

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## [6. What to grow in hydroponics: the best species](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/what-to-grow-in-hydroponics-the-best-species)

 Nov 18, 2025 7:21:01 PM

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