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Hydroponics is a system in which you grow plants in mineral nutrients without soil. Growing wheat-grass is a common use for this method.

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Do plants need soil to grow live and reproduce?

no, plants are grown well in hydroponic and aeroponic systems


Can algae grow in hydroponics?

Yes they most certainly can. Algae are opportunistic and they will take hold and colonize a nutrient rich habitat such as the hydroponic medium. They can also grow heterotrophically and therefore do not need sunlight if there is a carbon source in the hydro water.


Other than tomatoes what can you grow with the hydroponic method can you grow hydroponic flowers also?

You can grow heaps of plants, i grow plants using hydroponics and i grow tomatoes, strawberries,chillis. Yes you can grow flowers using hydroponics, you can plant them when they are seeds or seedlings. yes, most plants can be grown hydroponically but some species like different kinds of substrate (growing medium) to grow in so you need to check that first but most plants will survive just fine in rockwool using hydro and the correct nutrients. I grow strawberries, lettuce, tomatoes. Remember the soil is there to support the plant and supply nutrients so therefore if you provide a substate to anchor the plant then all you have to do is supply the correct balanced feed for that type of plant.


Can a marijuana plant grow as a hydroculture plant?

Yes, its is virtually the same as hydroponic cultivation of the plant but a lot more laid back. Both Hydroponic and Hydrocultured plants are grown is a soil free medium. The difference is that hydroponics allows for optimal maturation of a plant and perfect cloning (propagation via cuttings) by controlling and regulating the nutrients/fertilizer, sunlight, and water exposure. Hydroponics is basically a pretty fish tank with bubbles and a filter whereas hydroculture is a fish bowl.


Will plants grow any other media aside from soil?

Yes, plants can grow in alternative growing media such as hydroponic systems, coconut coir, perlite, vermiculite, and even water. These media provide plants with nutrients and support for their roots to grow.