February 29, 2008

Things To Know About Hydroponic Gardening

If you are considering starting a hydroponic garden, there are some basic facts you should know. Hydroponic gardening presents many challenges, but also has many benefits.
The name, hydroponics, suggests plants grown in water, and that is the basic method. However, it really refers to any method of horticulture that doesn’t use soil. It is sometimes called S/CEA or soil-less controlled environment agriculture.
Light control is the most important aspect, although water and nutrient control can be the most difficult. Of critical importance is the pH adjustment. When you have a soil based garden, these factors are mostly self-regulating. However, in a hydroponic garden, you must take a little extra care.
Hydroponics can actually yield larger fruits and a larger output, since more and larger plants can be produced in a smaller space. A larger yield often comes with less effort than a soil based garden. For example, weeding is much less of an issue as the medium makes it harder for the weeds to get started, and they can easily be pulled out if they happen to show up.
One way to begin a hydroponic garden is by purchasing a complete hydroponic kit. These […]

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