Meet HydroKit.
A compact, beginner-friendly hydroponics kit designed to introduce you to the world of soil-less gardening effortlessly.
HydroKit simpifies the process of growing fresh produce without soil at the comforts of your own home or classroom.
About the HydroKit
The HydroKit is a mini hydroponics system equipped with 2 planting pots dedicated to hands-on learning on urban farming. It is designed sustainably to ensure that all parts can be repurposed for another 11 experiments after your first harvest.
Inside the HydroKit, you’ll find everything you need to get started: two growing pots, a planting tray, high-quality seeds, sponge, planting box, planting cup, spray bottle, nutrient solution and a pipette – all paired with a detailed instruction guide.
Why Choose HydroKit?
Easy soil-less growing
The HydroKit is a small system, suitable for growing microgreens with the following dimensions (11.6cm x 7.6cm x 8.2cm). It’s also portable, with no wires & pumps needed to operate the system, making it low in maintenance. All materials you will need to grow your produce are included in the kit.
11 educational experiments
Apart from using HydroKit as a hydroponics system, use it as a learning device with our specially curated 11 educational experiments.
4 Simple Steps To Start
Step 1:
Seed Germination
Soak the seeds in 40 degree celcius temperature water and let the seeds cool to room temperature on a piece of tissue. Wait around 2-7 days for the seeds to germinate.
Step 2: Transplant
Place the germinated seedling roots in the sponge, then place the sponge in the planting basket.
Step 3: Nutrients
Add the nutrient solution to boost growth, changing a new batch of water and nutrient solution every week.
Place HydroKit in a place with plenty of sunlight.
Step 4: Harvest & Experiment
Once your plants have matured, it is finally time to harvest! Harvest your vegetables by cutting the stem from the sponge.
Remember to try out the 11 experiments we have curated using the guide found in your kit!
Hydroponics Workshop
Enhance your learning experience with our hydroponics workshop, using the HydroKit!
The hydroponics Workshop covers topics such as urban farming concepts, the basics of hydroponics, and the importance of food security in Singapore. Participants will also learn how hydroponics can contribute to sustainable farming practices and efficient use of limited space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some reasons why you should consider the HydroKit:
- Inexpensive basic system
- Portable with no wires & pumps
- Low maintenance
- Small system suitable for microgreens (11.6cm x 7.6cm x 8.2cm)
- Comes with a comprehensive guide
- Sustainably-designed, 11 experiments to try after you are done with growing hydroponically.
The HydroKit contains 2 growing pots, a planting tray, a pipette, seeds, sponge, planting box, planting cup, spray bottle, and a nutrient solution—everything you need to start growing plants hydroponically.
The duration in which your vegetables will grow in the hydrokit will differ based on what type of seeds you are growing. It typically takes 1-2 weeks for seeds to start to sprout into seedlings.
Here are common germination rate of the seeds
Lettuce – 2 days
Mint, Coriander & Capsicum – 7 days
The HydroKit is designed to be low in maintenance.
Once a week, change out the water from the planting box with new water, supplying adequate nutrient solution to it too!
Food Security
- Importance of a resilient food system.
- Obstacles to food security in Singapore.
Urban Farming
- Conditions required for plant growth.
- Urban Farming vs Traditional Farming.
- Basics of a hydroponics system.
You can only transplant your seedlings into HydroKit once your seeds start to germinate into seedlings. The seedling stage is when the seeds start to produce roots, a tiny stem and tiny leaf.
Why are my seeds showing no signs of germination?
Ensure the seeds are moist and the environment is not cold. Most seeds take about 7-10 days to germinate.
Why is my plant long and thin?
Usually it is due to lack of sunlight. Do place your plant in a space with sufficient sunlight.
Why is my plant growing so slowly?
It might be due to lack of oxygen. Provide more oxygen to the plant’s roots by inserting the pipette through the hole of the planting tray.
Why did my plant wither?
It might be due to lack of water. When the water level is not touching the bottom of the sponge, do replenish the water immediately.
Why is my sponge turning green?
It is because of algae growth, which happens naturally when light touches the nutrient solution. To prevent this, ensure the sponge is not placed under direct sunlight.
Small plants like Basil, Mint, Baby Pak Choy, Green Bayam, Red Bayam, and other types of microgreens are suitable for hydroponics.
Our hydroponics workshop takes around 1-1.5hours. As our programmes are highly customizable, please let us know if you have a specific duration in mind so that our curriculum specialists are able to customize a lesson plan for you!
For the hydroponics workshop, do ensure that the venue has a projector. Our instructors will be bringing their own devices to start off with a presentation on food security and hydroponics.
The venue should also have some tables and chairs for participants to sit. Do ensure that the table space is enough for the participants to work comfortably.
The hydrokit’s dimensions are as follows:
11.6cm x 7.6cm x 8.2cm.
