The Hydro Institution

19/04/2026

Final day at Spannabis!!
(Work no play of course)

Been a massive 3 days,
Found lots of amazing products that will be coming back with me to the Insitution.

More to come!!!!

04/02/2026

Healthy growth starts below the surface.

Leaves are usually the first place a plant shows stress.
Roots are where the problem is often caused.

White, firm roots usually indicate:
• Good oxygen levels
• Balanced feeding
• Stable temperatures

Discoloured, slimy, or brittle roots often point to:
• Overfeeding
• Poor oxygenation
• Warm nutrient solution
• Root disease

When leaves show issues, don’t just treat the symptom.
Check the roots and environment to understand the cause.

🧪 Science, not wives’ tales.

📍 Littlehampton, Adelaide Hills

30/12/2025

Available now at the Hydro Instituion - Hot & GREIDY Crispy Chilli Oil 🌶 $10 for a jar and she packs a punch

12/02/2025

Hottest city on earth today, Tomatoes don't seem to mind.
luckily there's no shortage of water in the aquaponics system, fueled by Tandanus catfish and silver perch!

tried a vertical method this year with outstanding results.
We have produced 10s of KGs of fruit over the last 3 months.

30/01/2025

Hey strangers,

yea we're still here, been a while.
just wanted to show off Autopots Cap plus capillary tray.
everything is pumping under a 300w LED.
Found the tomato hiding hanging down the back, absolutely huge and untamed, with a tiny root mass, didn't matter when it was sitting on the cap plus tray!

The chilli has been happy on the table for a full year now, never stops fruiting !

16/05/2023

Friends and family,
what are you up to this Saturday night 20/05??
If you're looking for something to do, head down town to the Crown & Anchor hotel to support some local Adelaide talent.
Alright Psycho's new single launch with some radical support.
If I see any of my customers/friends there I'll buy you a drink 🫠

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/alright-psycho-single-launch-fear-of-missing-out-tickets-539734017977

The Hydroponic Institution is Adelaide's newest Hydroponic equipment outlet,
Located in the Adelaide Hills!
The Hydroponic Institution stocks all of the industries leading brands, With a fresh focus on modern products/technology and Alt gardening methods!

16/12/2022

Yes. In veg, many growers now use Flowering Enhancer to prevent purple stems and petioles, to avoid calcium, magnesium and iron deficiencies. In bloom, Flowering Enhancer integrates very well into other ranges along with Resin-XS as the stand-alone PK additives. This combination prevents the need for a cal-mag additive, provides pH stability and prevents the need for messy resin enhancers, carbohydrates as well as finishing agents.

21/11/2022

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Get around these 2 legends!
Putting in some real hard work for the benefit of all of us.

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