What is a Hydroponics Controller?
A hydroponics controller manages the flow of water and nutrients, making sure plants get the right amount at the right time. Instead of guessing how much to water or fertilize, this system does the hard work for you.
With Dosatron’s Fertigation Controller, watering and feeding are automated. This prevents waste and ensures your plants grow strong and healthy.
Why Use a Fertigation Controller?
Here’s how a fertigation controller can make a difference:
- Less Waste: Fertilizers are delivered straight to the roots, reducing waste and preventing chemicals from entering the soil or water.
- Higher Yields: Regular and targeted feeding boosts plant growth, giving you better results than traditional methods.
- Save Time and Labor: Automation reduces the need for manual watering and fertilizing, freeing up time for other tasks.
- Precise Control: Adjust how much water and nutrients your plants receive to avoid over- or under-feeding.
- Improved Quality: When plants get the right nutrients consistently, they grow healthier, resulting in better crop quality.
- Eco-Friendly: Using only the water and nutrients plants need helps conserve resources and protect the environment.
Types of Hydroponics Controllers
Fertigation controllers come in three main types, depending on the level of control you need:
Basic Controllers
- Timers: Simple devices that turn irrigation systems on and off based on a set schedule.
- Limited Features: These controllers are great for small operations but offer only basic automation.
Mid-Level Controllers
- Sensor-Based Control: These devices use sensors to monitor soil moisture or nutrient levels.
- Smart Adjustments: They adjust watering and feeding based on plant needs, helping crops grow evenly.
Advanced Controllers
- Real-Time Monitoring: Keep track of pH and electrical conductivity (EC) to ensure plants are getting the correct nutrients.
- Automated Dosing: Inject fertilizers with precision, based on the data collected by the system.
- Integration: Connect these controllers to climate systems for full environmental control.



