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What is Hydroponics?
Hydroponics, simply stated, is the
growing of plants without soil.
Where can I grow with the hydroponic
method?
Anywhere. Indoors, in a greenhouse
as well as outdoors. Any plant can be grown with hydroponics,
though some are more delicate than others. If there
is enough light for the plant to grow, you can probably
bet somebody has grown it using hydroponics.
What is Aeroponics?
Aeroponics is a method of growing
in which oxygen is infused into the nutrient solution,
allowing the roots to absorb nutrients faster and
more easily. This facilitates rapid growth resulting
in fantastic yields.
Is hydroponics organic?
There is a huge popular debate about
the value of "organic" fertilizers and methods.
Many people would like to apply "organics"
to hydroponics. Currently accepted organic fertilizer
components are dependent upon organisms in the soil
to convert the "organic" materials into
a useable form for plants. In hydroponics we provide
the minerals required for plant growth directly, completely
eliminating the need for soil and soil organisms.
The result is much higher growth rates and yields,
and better crop quality than organic methods can achieve.
Why is growing with hydroponics
better then growing in soil?
Hydroponic produce is cleaner than
its soil grown counterpart, and the grower has the
ability to adjust the nutrient feed for maximal growth
and yield in the shortest time.
How does the taste of hydroponic
produce compare with soil grown produce?
Hydroponic produce frequently exceeds
soil grown produce in terms of flavor and nutrition.
This is because all of the nutrients required by the
plant are immediately available when the plant needs
them.
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