Hydroponics

1. Hydroponics
BY ANTHONY BONIFAS

2. Hydroponics
 Comes from Latin, means working water
 Growing plants in only water
 Clay medium used to support roots

3. Plants Basic Needs
 Plants need water, light, and nutrients.
 Water put in any container
 Nutrients are added by liquid fertilizer
 Natural sunlight or plant lights

4. How to get Started
 Obtain water container
 Get air pump
 Get plant light
 Buy medium, usually clay
 Add nutrients to water

5. Benefits of Hydroponics
 Plants grown year-round, indoors
 Easier to expel nutrients from water
 Grown inside, no insects or weeds
 No use of herbicides or pesticides
 No fertilizer runoff

6. Why Hydroponics
 Anyone can do it
 Very inexpensive
 Fresh fruits and vegetables anytime
 Can be done in smallest apartment
 Low maintenance and little mess

7. Resource
http://www.simplyhydro.com/whatis.htm