1. Optimise Your Photoperiod
Match your crop type:
- Leafy greens & herbs: 14–18 hours of light
- Fruiting crops: 12–16 hours
- Short day plants (e.g., strawberries): Ensure long, uninterrupted dark periods to trigger flowering
2. Stabilise Water & Room Temperature
Aim for 18–22°C in your nutrient reservoir to prevent shock and improve uptake.
3. Refresh & Clean Your System
Spring is the perfect reset point:
- Sanitise trays, pumps, and reservoirs
- Replace old media
- Calibrate pH and EC meters
4. Leverage Natural Light
Place hydroponic units near windows to take advantage of longer spring daylight while supplementing with LEDs.
5. Choose Spring Friendly Crops
Basil, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, and many herbs thrive in spring conditions.
Ever been curious as to how hydro or indoor-grown plants 'know' it's Spring? find out in our article about how Spring affects indoor and hydro growing here.
