Choosing a growing system

Hydroponics is a fascinating way to grow herbs, vegetables, or lettuce right at home—without soil, with less water, and often faster than in a traditional garden. But for many people, it starts with the question: “Which growing system should I choose?” And what if you don’t want to spend thousands of crowns on complex professional systems?

Types of home hydroponic systems

Deep Water Culture (DWC) – Plants grow in a nutrient solution, the roots are immersed directly in the water. The advantage is simplicity, the disadvantage is the need to regularly check the level of the nutrient solution.

Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) – A thinner stream of water flows over the roots, ideal for leafy greens. A little more complicated to set up and maintain.

Wick System – Plants “pull” nutrients from the tank through a wick. Extremely simple, but limited amount of nutrients and plant types.

Aeroponics – Roots are in the air and regularly misted with nutrient solution. Perfect for rapid growth, but more expensive and more susceptible to errors.

If you're just starting out, we recommend simple and compact systems that are inexpensive, don't require complicated installations, and still allow you to experiment.

Our simple and affordable choice

One of the most affordable systems on the market is Ekoro from Ekoponics .

Complete package: Everything you need to grow herbs and lettuce at home – from a tank and LED lighting to seeds and fertilizer.

Easy to use: Just add water and nutrients, plant seeds, and turn on the LED light.

Compact design: Fits on a table, kitchen counter or windowsill.

What's great is that it's not an expensive toy , but a fully functional system that allows you to try hydroponics without a big investment. At the same time, it's flexible enough for your first experiments - you can change plant types, monitor growth, and learn the principles of hydroponics.

Tip for beginners

Start with a small system to learn the basics.

Before investing in complex NFT or aeroponic systems, try a simple DWC system – such as Ekoro.

Monitor plant growth, measure nutrient levels, and record experiences. This knowledge will come in handy when moving to larger systems.

In the next part of this series, we will look at choosing suitable plants and seeds for home hydroponics to make your start as successful and fun as possible.