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Explore the Bluelab Learn Hub, where you can find expert tips on the fundamentals for getting started, troubleshooting and understanding the basics, no matter where you are in your growing journey.

Essential Growing Topics

pH & Nutrient Balance

Understand the importance of pH for plant health and the success of your crops.

Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength

Explore EC and it's essential role in indicating the concentration of nutrients available to your plants for successful growth.

Hydroponics & Systems

Kickstart your growing by finding out what hydroponic system is best suited for your growing needs.

Monitoring & Dosing Automation

Take your growing to a whole new level with Bluelab’s automation devices to monitor and adjust your nutrients anywhere, anytime.

Care, Calibration & Maintenance

Explore the importance of proper care, calibration, and maintenance of your Bluelab products.

Soil Fundamentals

Discover why healthy soil is the key to healthy plants. Learn the basics of soil care for stronger growth.

Pro & Commercial The Golden Rule of Mixing Nutrients
Automation CEA Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength

The Golden Rule of Mixing Nutrients

Measure, mix, then measure again. A step-by-step guide to adding nutrients without shocking your reservoir or causing lockout.

3 min read
Precision Behind the Produce: Inside Liberty Growers’ Hydroponic Farm
Case Study

Precision Behind the Produce: Inside Liberty Growers’ Hydroponic Farm

Discover how Liberty Growers uses precision hydroponics and Bluelab tools to grow fresh, local produce sustainably for their New Zealand community.

4 min read
Data-led Crop Steering in Open-Field Chilli with Teratak Perpateh Farm (Malaysia)
Case Study

Data-led Crop Steering in Open-Field Chilli with Teratak Perpateh Farm (Malaysia)

Learn how a Malaysian chilli grower uses daily leachate checks and Bluelab tools to crop steer in open-field cocopeat systems with precision and confidence.

4 min read
Accurate pH and EC: A Grower in the Maldives Upgrades to OnePen™
Case Study

Accurate pH and EC: A Grower in the Maldives Upgrades to OnePen™

Mohamed Ibrahim grows chilli and watermelon in a 1,000 sqft greenhouse in the Maldives. For runoff testing, he upgraded to the Bluelab OnePen to measure EC and pH quickly and accurately.

2 min read
Signs your plants might be struggling with incorrect EC
Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength

Signs your plants might be struggling with incorrect EC

Incorrect EC (Electrical Conductivity) in plants have some tell-tale signs. Look out for discoloured leaves, stunted growth or poor root quality. 

5 min read
What is conductivity and how do you measure it?
Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength

What is conductivity and how do you measure it?

What is conductivity? We cover everything you need to know about this fundamental parameter, as well as how to measure it in different growing media. 

3 min read
How to Measure Soil pH Accurately for Healthier Plants
Soil

How to Measure Soil pH Accurately for Healthier Plants

Learn how to accurately measure soil pH to support nutrient uptake and healthy plant growth.

3 min read
pH, EC and Temperature - Measuring and adjusting your fundamental parameters
Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength pH Plant Health

pH, EC and Temperature - Measuring and adjusting your fundamental parameters

Want the lowdown on pH, EC and temperature? In this post, we take a closer look at each parameter and tell you how to adjust out-of-range readings.

23 min read
Can I use Bluelab products for hydroponics?
Hydroponics & Systems

Can I use Bluelab products for hydroponics?

Offering a wide range of tough and dependable nutrient solution testers and accessories that measure pH, conductivity (ppm / EC) and temperature. Our testing products make knowing the essentials easy – so you can have better plants and a better growing horticulture business. 

2 min read
The Future of Growing: Why Wi-Fi Monitoring is a game changer
Automation

The Future of Growing: Why Wi-Fi Monitoring is a game changer

Discover how Wi-Fi monitoring tools empower growers with real-time data, automation, and peace of mind from hobbyists to commercial pros.

2 min read
Healthy, profitable crops for customers from day 1 with Bluelab Pro Controller
Case Study Hydroponics & Systems

Healthy, profitable crops for customers from day 1 with Bluelab Pro Controller

GardeniX empowers hydroponic growers with Bluelab tech for precise, low-labor cultivation, boosting crop success, quality, and sustainability.

4 min read
From seed to sale. Growing organic licensed medicinal cannabis with Bluelab - Puro Organics
Case Study

From seed to sale. Growing organic licensed medicinal cannabis with Bluelab - Puro Organics

Puro Organics uses Bluelab tools to grow premium organic medicinal cannabis with precision, fewer inputs, and export-ready quality from seed to sale.

6 min read