How Hydroponic Growing Systems Work?

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 attention and protection, Hydroponic system of agriculture yields better crop. The plants remain unaffected by pollution, soil borne diseases and pests. Hydroponic fruits and vegetables grow without the use of harsh pesticides and chemicals that are often used to enhance growth, taste or ward off pests. Best vegetables and fruits to grow with hydroponics are cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries and peppers, to name a few.  Delicate plants that the peppers are, they need constant attention and protection from harsh heat of the sun or billowing winds at their nascent stage. Best Hydroponic system for peppers is to grow it in a protected greenhouse. Overtime the plant begins a rapid growth and is able to bear more peppers than achieved through regular agricultural techniques. Not just peppers, other hydroponically grown vegetables often taste naturally sweeter because of the fact that it doesn’t undergo any chemical treatment during its growing stage.

Home gardeners can achieve the same result without the capital investment of large greenhouses. Just a small area is sufficed, some coco-peat, water soluble (that can be found in most nurseries) and a carefully mixed solution to feed the plants. Following the right measurement and choosing the right nutrients is crucial to hydroponic farming.  Enjoy homegrown, naturally nutritious fruits and vegetables, plucked right off the plantation in your balcony, terrace or backyard.

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