NFT Hydroponics

Nutrient Film Technique Hydroponic Systems was developed in the mid 1960's by Dr.Alan Cooper, a scientist at the Glasshouse Crops Research Station in England. To this day many customers swear by NFT as the best hydroponics system when it comes to soilless - hydroponic growing due to it's simplicity.

So how does NFT work?

The systems works by having a shallow stream of nutrient solution that is constantly recirculated past the plants bare root - which are suspended in a watertight gully (aka channels). Its important that the stream of solution is shallow - in fact no more than a 'film of water' - hence the name Nutrient Film Technique.

Creating a thick root mat in the bottom of the channel which has an upper surface - which is moist and in the air. Adding the abundant supply of oxygen which is provided to the roots - NFT only brings success!

NFT Hydroponics main advantages over others is that plant roots have adequate supplies of oxygen, water and nutrients - these 3 elements are the key to achieve fast, healthy and robust plants plus higher yields of high-quality produce......

All in the details....

We only sell are the best at Hydrohobby - all our NFT Systems are the latest design - using the right channel slope - the right flow rate and the right channel length. We have over 15 years in hydroponics - you will have support before and after you buy your NFT system.

NFT systems have been continually improved over time and are available in 2 plant sizes which will hold 2 plants up to a MD604 Multi Duct NFT System offering a massive 4 x 6ft dual channel NFT tray and 250 litre reseviour - plus all sizes in between.

Why you should consider NFT Hydroponics

Here's 9 top reasons to consider NFT as your next system or first hydroponic systems giving growers:

Precise control of nutrients

Drying out between watering is avoided 

Easy control of temperature by warming solution to optimum root temperatures 

Soil sterilization is not necessary 

Low capital cost compared to other systems

Rapid planting and turn-around of crops 

Excellent water conservation 

No chemicals or nutrients run off into the soil to contaminate ground water supplies

Lower nutrient cost, as nutrients and water are recycled

To NFT or not to NFT?

Again as we always say the choice is down to you - your budget and growspace area but rest assured - NFT is a serious systems for consideration, available in many sizes it really is a simple system to use...just monitor the EC, pH and nutrient solution and sit back and let the system to the rest.