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Hydroponics (From the Greek hydro, water, and ponics, labour) is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. Terrestrial plants may be grown with their roots in the mineral nutrient solution only or in an inert medium, such as perlite, gravel, mineral wool, or coconut husk.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoHydroponics is the growing of plants in a solution without the use of soil.
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. Plants are grown with their roots in the mineral nutrient solution only or in an inert medium, such as perlite, gravel, mineral wool, or coconut husk.
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Is there much hydroponic growing done in Florida?
Yes, hydroponic gardening is popular in Florida.
Is nz hothouse a hydroponic company?
No they are not a hydroponic company, They have glass houses where they can control the temperature and therefore the growing conditions.
What is a hydroponic cloner used for?
Hydroponic cloners are used for grooming the roots of plants for growing. Instead of the plants being placed in dirt or soil, the plants grow in open air and the hydroponic cloner puts moisture on the roots to keep them healthy and growing.
What are the main products that General Hydroponics produces?
The company General Hydroponics produces products for the growing of plants within a hydroponic environment. The products offered include hydroponic growing systems, as well as nutrients, supplements, and pest control for hydroponic gardens. This type of system is a method of growing in water without soil.
What is growing media?
Growing media is something you put in a hydroponic system to stabilize the plants so they are not just there in the water.
Is hydroponic gardening easy to do indoors for a beginner?
Hydroponic gardening is not as easy as growing in soil, but it is faster. You need to measure the pH level, add nutrients and change the water frequently.
Can hydroponic plants go into soil after 8 weeks of growing?
Yes, but it needs to be in water during transplant
What is the setup for Hydroponic Gardening?
Hydroponic gardening uses no soil only nutrients to feed its plants under manmade growing lights in typicallly large ventilated greenhouses. They are easier to regulate than traditional farming methods.
Why is a green house eco-friendly?
Green houses are good for growing food year round. If you have a good greenhouse hydroponic system you can grow food all year round. I would recommend getting a hydroponic system for your home.
What are the ways to grow food in space?
The best way is using hydroponic techniques i.e. growing plants in water with nutrients mixed in it.
What wattage high pressure sodium bulb to use for hydroponic vegetable growing?
6000 watts should be enough. Good luck!
What is commercial hydroponics supplies?
Hydroponic plant growing systems are very popular because the plants are growing something other than soil. The substance the plants grow in can vary. Some supplies you may need are specialized lights, pre-packaged nutrients, air and water pumps, and hydroponic trays. Bghydro.com is a website that can help you to get all of these supplies.
