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Learn the basic types of hydroponic systems and how they work. Also covered is how to build your own and the best hydroponic systems to buy.
Hydroponic systems administer nutrient solutions tailored to the needs of the particular plant being grown. They allow you to control exactly how much light the plants receive and for how long. pH levels can also be monitored and adjusted. In a highly customized and controlled environment, plant growth accelerates.
Hydroponic systems can be broken down into two categories: active or passive. A passive system is one where the water does not need to be transported to the plants. An active hydroponic system involves the use of a water pump actively move the water to the root zone.
Hydroponics allows farmers to grow food pretty much anywhere. For instance, hydroponic systems can be set up in homes, greenhouses, or any indoor space. Even desert climates, like in Egypt and the Middle East, can support hydroponic agriculture at a scale capable of addressing local food needs.
Hydroponics is a great way to grow herbs, vegetables, and even some flowers and fruits in limited space and with less water than traditional gardening. We’ll show you the benefits of hydroponics, different types of systems and several methods for starting a hydroponic garden.
The best hydroponic systems let you grow herbs and plants year-round without soil. We tested each top system for 6 weeks to a year to find our favorites.
Three hydroponics systems are suitable for beginners: wick, water culture, and ebb and flow. More advanced systems include the nutrient film technique and the aeroponic system. The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy. What Is Hydroponic Gardening?