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How To Grow Red Peppers Hydroponically

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The rising health consciousness among consumers has made people research and adapt to the more sustainable types of organic vegetable farming in India where the yield promises to be healthier and free of harmful chemicals. Hydroponic farming and gardening is one such method which is gaining immense popularity because of the extensive benefits it offers. Hydroponic farming is done without the use of soil and can be installed even in the smallest of places which are easily accessible. The plants can be cultivated in materials like cocopeat,  etc. which allow water-mixed nutrient solution to seep through the roots easily. Since, the cultivation isn’t dependent upon soil and weather conditions if it is in enclosed space, one can regulate the production as per their wish. However, testing and monitoring at regular intervals is necessary to maintain the nutrient concentration of the plants. This enables keeping a track of the health of the crops, diagnosing problems if any and just to
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The Basics of Hydroponics Fruits and Vegetables

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If hydroponics has caught your fancy we suggest you ponder over it and find out a little more about the basics before growing hydroponic fruits and vegetables . You may like the idea of growing vegetables and fruits at home or commercially, but like most things living, these plants respond well to a routine care. If you are set on following the idea of hydroponic farming, it will do you good to know a few basics about the process. 1st step: Know your plant Choosing a vegetable or fruit to grow hydroponically, requires the know-how about the plant dynamics. For instance: what kind of weather does it grow in, what kind of nutrients does it need, the precautions you should take while caring for it and how to enhance its productivity without hampering its natural growing process. Hydroponic peppers for instance, need plenty of water, are delicate in their innate stage and while bearing fruit. They need protection against harsh sun, pests and chemicals spoil their taste. 2nd Ste
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Vegetable Farming in Commercial Food Production

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Almost everything good that we eat attributes its flavours to fruits and vegetables, but with growing food market, manufacturers have resorted to artificial flavouring to compensate for the lack of rapid supply. It is the truth that vegetable farming in India is unable to match up to the growing market needs. Farmers often face disappointing produce due to their lack of know-how, lack of funds, unavailability of good seeds and unpredictable weather conditions. Thankfully Hydroponic technology has made its way to the country. Hydroponics, as the name suggests, use water to grow the plants. This method is derived from the Dutch people and their agricultural methods are known to produce the highest quality fruits and vegetables that contribute to a fairly large amount to the world vegetable and fruit export. The Dutch hydroponic system doesn’t just allow them to support the economy with fruit & vegetable trade, but also makes them self sufficient to contribute to their country’s
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How Hydroponic Growing Systems Work?

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While it may sound intimidating, Hydroponic system is as easy as placing a stem of a plant in water, which eventually grows roots. It is really a form of agriculture that is practiced without soil. The nutrients the plants often derive from soil is simply dissolved in the water that is fed to the plants. With the lack of arable land around the world, vegetable farming in India has seen a new ray of hope in Hydroponics system of farming. Hydroponics use an inert medium such as Rockwool or Coco-peat to germinate the plants. A nutrient rich solution is fed by drip irrigation to the roots directly, and coco peat absorbs the nutrients completely, and allows the roots to get a healthy flow of Oxygen as well. Mostly large scale Hydroponics agriculture happens in large greenhouses, which are often facilitated with temperature control and misting systems to balance the environment, control humidity levels to give the plants the optimum environment to flourish. Given the high amount of
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Gardening Tips for Organic Vegetable Farming in India

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In this day and age when pollutants have spread across various processes of agriculture, Organic farming has emerged as the new beacon of hope for those who are conscious about what they eat. It is an agricultural practice that involves no use of chemicals at any level, giving you naturally nutritious fruits and vegetables that only adds to your health. While there are various aspects of organic farming that may sound intimidating for a beginner, in the long run it is the most beneficial.  Hydroponic fruits and vegetables are equally nutritious if you consider a more advanced approach that gives more yields. While organic farming circles around the nutrition of the soil, hydroponic system uses an inert medium that assures better absorbency and better drainage. Organic farming relies heavily of soil quality, so choosing the top soil perfectly becomes imperative. Use of compost becomes an additional process of Organic farming. ?if you choose hydroponics you can do well by just buying
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5 Advantages of Hydroponic Cucumber Production

Hydroponics is a process of growing plants, vegetables and fruits without the use of soil. ‘Hydro’ means water and ‘Ponos’ means labour. Thus, as the name suggests, plants are grown with the help of water and other nutrients deemed necessary for its cultivation. Hydroponic fruits and vegetables are not only convenient to grow but stay fresh for a longer period of time and are healthier for consumption. Ample variety and amount of vegetables and fruits can be grown including the off-seasonal ones with the help of hydroponics. Cucumber, Lettuce, Tomato, Peppers, Strawberries, Herbs, Leafy Veggies, Flowers and so on. Here is a sneak peek into 5 advantages of hydroponically grown vegetables like the widely grown hydroponic cucumber production . 1. Off-season cultivation All thanks to hydroponics, cucumbers can easily be grown around the year since the diverse climatic conditions play a minimal role in indoor farming. The technique is free of soil as well, thereby leaving the time and
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Take Control of What You Eat by Organic Farming!

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With the onset of fast food and its easier accessibility, we all find ourselves following unhealthy dietary patterns. Packaged food may be easily accessible and feasible at the moment making more space in our refrigerators than the space consuming vegetable and fruits. Aerated drinks are brought over the counter in a matter of seconds whereas anything and everything that grows organically are given second thought before being purchased. However, there’s a silver lining that’s rapidly forming through the food pattern spectrum these days. We call it mindful eating. There are several components of mindful eating and to describe it best, organic food consumption actively support the statement. It states mindfully choosing the food they want and require for an enriched health and stress-free lifestyle. Organic vegetable farming in India has made its foray by finding bigger shelves in supermarkets with labels such as “Organic pulses”, “organic ghee” etc. This testifies to the fact that
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