Yes. Strawberries live too long for a single fill, so topping up is part of growing them. The rule is to refill part way and never back to the brim. Why Lettuce Growers Say Never Refill The Kratky method was designed around quick crops that finish on one fill. For...
Kratky is easier to build and run. Deep water culture, usually shortened to DWC, is more forgiving once it is running and can carry bigger plants. Which one suits you depends on whether you would rather check a water level or maintain a pump. How They Differ Both grow...
The air gap is the space between the lid and the surface of the nutrient solution. It is the one feature that lets a Kratky container work without a pump, and losing it is the fastest way to kill a strawberry plant. What the Air Gap Does Roots need oxygen as well as...
