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hydroponic gardening apps

Technology has changed the way we do everything . Why not have it change the way that we garden ? There are some great applications for hydroponics and gardening that can take a lot of the hassle out of your favorite hobby . These different applications can do everything from help diagnose what could be wrong with your crops to reminding you to add nutrients to your hydroponic system . Here ’ s a list of the top five growing-related apps that you should consider adding to your digital toolbox .

PERFECT HYDROPONICS
Perfect Hydroponics ’ name promises something big , and it delivers . If you aren ’ t dedicated to documenting information , this app is a godsend . Think of this app as your detailed grower ’ s notebook that allows for a wide range of information . From documenting when a foliar spray is applied to recording data on your reservoir , all your information is available at the touch of a finger . With this app , you can have information stored for six different gardens simultaneously . This technology is great if you like to try different experiments to see what provides better results , as you ’ ll be able to track the differences and results right in the app easily . Perfect Hydroponics is only available on iTunes for $ 1.99 . There are some similar apps available on Play Store for Android users , such as MyGarden . org , a free app .
“ THERE are some great applications for hydroponics and gardening that can take a lot of the hassle out of your favorite hobby .”
GROLOG
GroLog is an application that ’ s similar in purpose to Perfect Hydroponics in that it acts as a log for your garden . You ’ re able to monitor the information that you want for several different garden systems . You can take note of things like room conditions , nutrient solutions , your lighting settings , and even take photos and notes to track your system ’ s progress . One of the really cool things this app offers is the ability to set up a schedule for your garden where you can receive reminders for things that you need to do when you ’ ve scheduled them . You won ’ t forget to water , fertilize , or any other task thanks to these reminders . This app is available on both iTunes and the Play Store for free .
MQ GREENTHUMB
This app takes your iPhone or iPad and turns it into a light meter to help you determine if your plants are getting the perfect level of light they need to thrive . It also offers some great growing tips , resources , and information on common houseplants . This app is currently only available for users that have Apple products and can be purchased from iTunes for $ 1.99 .
Android users can find some apps through the Play
Store that offer to turn their phone into a light meter .
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