5 Most Common Hydroponics Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Or how to have beautiful herbs in Ekoro without stress 🌱

Hydroponics is simple, clean, and effective. But like anything new, there are some little pitfalls that beginners sometimes run into. The good news? Most of them are easy to avoid — especially if you use a system that makes your job as easy as possible, like Ekoro .

Let's take a look at the mistakes people make most often.

1️⃣ Lack of light

Plants love light. When they don't get enough of it, they stretch out, turn pale, and wither.

What about that?
Ekoro has a big advantage in this — it has integrated LED lighting , so even if you have a north window or a darker apartment, the plants will get what they need.
Just turn on the light regularly, ideally for 12-14 hours a day.

2️⃣ Too few nutrients

Hydroponics works without soil — and soil is what normally holds nutrients.
Beginners sometimes forget to replenish nutrients, and then wonder why their plants aren't growing.

How to prevent this?
Simply: add the recommended amount of nutrient solution once a week.
Ekoro has a clear tank, so you can immediately see the water level and add nutrients along with it.

3️⃣ Overfilling or underfilling water

In clay, it's common to overwater or underwater. In hydroponics, the water level should be stable so that the roots have moisture and oxygen.

How to do it in Ekor:
It is enough to check the level 1-2 times a week.
Ekoro has a small volume, so when plants drink more (in summer or during growth), you will see it at first glance.

4️⃣ Wrong choice of plants

Some crops are better suited to a small home system than others.
Lettuce, herbs, tomatoes, chilies, even mint and basil grow great. But zucchini, pumpkins or potatoes — not so much.

What fits into Ekor?

• seeds

• seedling

• cuttings
  And great choices: basil, mint, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, chives, coriander, lemon balm...

5️⃣ Insufficient system cleaning

Water + light = algae can form. It's okay, just clean the tank occasionally.

Solution:
Every 14 days, pour out the water, rinse the tank and baskets.
It takes two minutes and will help the plants immensely.

🎉 Conclusion: hydroponics is not a science

Thanks to a small and smart system like Ekoro , you can completely avoid most mistakes.
Plants have stable light, water, and nutrients — and that's 90% of success.

Result?
Better growth, stronger herbs and minimal worries.

Just don't be afraid to start. 🌱💧