Research sources
For factual hydroponics guidance, we prefer university extension pages, peer-reviewed or technical publications, manufacturer labels, product manuals, and clear grow logs. Forum threads and social posts can suggest questions, but they should not be the only source for a factual claim.
AI assistance
AI may be used to collect topic ideas, organize outlines, summarize source material, and draft plain-language explanations. Source-sensitive claims should be checked before publication, especially nutrient ranges, pH guidance, safety notes, and product specifications.
Hands-on testing labels
A page should only use words like tested, measured, logged, or hands-on when there is a real test record. A proper test note should include date, setup, product or plant, measurements, photos when possible, and limitations.
- Research guide: built from public sources and practical interpretation.
- Buyer guide: compares specs, labels, support materials, and user-facing tradeoffs.
- Grow log: records a specific home experiment and its limitations.
Updates
Pages should show an updated date when facts, product details, or recommendations change. Product pages should be reviewed again when a product is discontinued, renamed, replaced, or materially changed.