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It is a term used to express a technique for growing plants in a soil less medium. The concept of growing plants without soil goes way back in time to our prehistoric past. For example, the mythical Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the much worshipped flooding of the Egyptian Nile and the Floating Gardens of Mexico City are all examples of hydroponics.
History, as it always seems to do, has turned full circle and the rebirth of hydroponics is back with us. Plants are grown in an inert, sterile growing medium and fed a mixture of water and nutrient.
The principle is basic; plants that are grown in soil have to continuously develop their rootballs in search of water, nutrients and air so the majority of the plants available energy is spent on the lower root development restricting its upper growth.
In hydroponics, the water, nutrient and air is mainlined directly to the rootball, freeing the plant to use its available energy in its upper leaf, fruit, or flower development.
That coupled with the fact that it has all the specific nutrient, air and water it could ever want, means plants grow at a previously unheard of rate. If you like "it's super charged battery farming for plants on steroids" but the plants are in heaven, not hell. Because plants grown in a hydroponics system can be given very exact and specific doses of nutrient, a crop raised hydroponically will develop optimum levels of appearance, yield and flavour.
Because the roots of plants grown in a soil less medium do not need to constantly grow in search of nutrient, more plants can be grown in a smaller area. You will thus be making the best use of whatever space is available to you. In short, hydroponics allows you to grow approximately twice to ten times the yield, in half the space and in half the time. So, if you have a greenhouse, conservatory, spare room, loft, cellar, or closet, you too can become hydroponically enlightened.
There are few experiences more rewarding than cultivating crops; possibly mankind's oldest vocation. Experienced growers know what it is like to participate in the life cycle of plants, to create, to nurture, to encourage and to stimulate a crop to fulfil its potential. A wise shaman once said - man's survival depends on three things; the merging of Technology and Nature, Science and Religion and Dance and Idea.
The trinity is now with us; let us embrace it. The hydroponic experience will bring new meaning into your life, one that is mystical, enlightening, educational, satisfying and fun. If your meter reads high you need to add pH down to it, and if too low then you will need pH up. Both pH down and pH up are extremely strong and very aggressive, so handle with care and only administer a tiny amount at a time to your solution, mix your solution well and allow the pH up or down to dissolve, then take another reading using your pH meter.
Aeroponic Systems. Drip Irrigation Systems. NFT Hydroponic Systems. Under Current Systems. Vertical Hydroponic Systems. Miscellaneous Systems. Utilizing this technology, the roots absorb balanced nutrient dissolved in water that meets all the plant developmental requirements.
William F. Gericke of the University of California when he put laboratory experiments in plant nutrition on a commercial scale. Stand your plants in a plastic trough and let a nutrient solution trickle past their roots with the help of gravity and a pump. Wick System 2. Water Culture 3. Nutrient film Technique 6. Aeroponic system 10 Coco Coir Has an excellent air to water ratio with great water retention 15 Bumper crops of delicious fruits and vegetables every time.
The main advantages of soil-less cultivation is the much higher crop yields. People living in crowded city streets, without gardens, can grow fresh vegetables and barren and sterile areas can be made productive at relatively low cost.
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