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Nutrient Manager
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Plant Database
350+ plants with growing guides, light and water needs, and feeding schedules.
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Grow Diary
Log photos, measurements, and notes. Watch each plant move through its stages.
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Insights
Science-backed guides and deep-dives that turn research into what to actually do.
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Grower Calculators
NPK, EC/ppm, and frost-date tools that do the math so your feeding and timing are right.
ExploreInsights to start with
Science-backed growing guides, chosen so your first season actually works.

Low Maintenance Hydroponic Plants: Start With Compact Lettuce
Compare low-maintenance hydroponic plants and see why compact lettuce is the best-supported first crop, with Brassica greens and basil as next choices.

Hydroponic Equipment List for Beginners: Buy Only What You Need
Use this hydroponic equipment list for beginners to buy baseline supplies, then add only what your Kratky, DWC, NFT, ebb and flow, or drip system needs.

What Do PPFD, DLI, PAR, and Lux Mean for Grow Lights?
Understand PPFD, DLI, PAR, and lux, calculate daily light, and measure grow-light intensity at canopy height.

Featured recipes
Precision feeding for every stage
From seedling to harvest, dial in exactly what your plants need — no guesswork, no waste.
Popular recipes
Tried and tested by the Truleaf community
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Basil Herb Garden DWC Recipe
dwc · Basil · NPK 175-50-205
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Mixed Herb Soil Garden Recipe
soil · Mixed Herbs · NPK 120-35-160
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Lettuce Rapid Growth NFT Recipe
nft · Lettuce · NPK 150-40-210
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Microgreens Fast Harvest NFT Recipe
nft · Microgreens · NPK 100-30-150
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Hot Pepper Fruiting Drip System Recipe
drip · Hot Pepper · NPK 178-28-215
Grows worth following
Real diaries from the Truleaf community — proof that careful feeding works.
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