Hydroponics is the form of farming that does not require the use of the soil. In this form of farming, only a water solution is required to accommodate the seeds. Sometimes the roots of the growing plants are suspended in a solvent or a growing medium, while others involve roots growing directly in water.

2. What is Hydroponics?

3. Hydroponics is the form of farming
that does not require the use of the
soil. In this form of farming, only a
water solution is required to
accommodate the seeds.
Sometimes the roots of the growing
plants are suspended in a solvent or
a growing medium, while others
involve roots growing directly in
water.
Both methods are quite successful in as far as
producing huge yields is concerned. They have
become quite popular today and currently attract
farmers from all walks of life and from all corners
of the earth. Before you can decide whether this
form of farming is reliable or not, you can do well
to know more information about it. Here are some
important highlights about hydroponics that can
enable you to know more about it in full.

4. First of all, it is vital to bear in mind the fact that there are countless methods of hydroponic
farming that are recognised today. However, only one method is well known. The most
recognised form of hydroponic farming is the use of a technique only referred to as the
nutrient film technique. In this technique, water is the main medium for the growth of the
plant. The roots are suspended directly in water. There is no growing medium which is added
in this technique. The water is only medium for the growth of the plant. Today, a good
number of agratech farms are known to be using this form of hydroponic farming.

5. There are certain cases where a growing medium other than water is used. The two
methods both lead to the production of high yields. This explains why they are both used
extensively. There are numerous examples of mediums that are used. Common examples
include perlite, rockwool and coconut fibre. These are some of the major growing media
that are used in commercial hydroponic farming.

6. The growing medium is
inert and therefore has no
effect on the growth of the
plant. It is just the medium
that provides a suitable
environment for the growth
of the plant. The nutrients
are provided by water.
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In hydroponic farming, what really matters is the amount of nutrients that are being
supplied at a time. Therefore, this is a critical issue. Although this is also a key issue in soil
farming, it is actually more pronounced in hydroponic farming where the soil plays no role in
the supply of nutrients. In general, there has to be a balance between the micro and macro
nutrients. The macro nutrients are the nutrients which are supplied in large quantities.

7. These include nitrogen, phosphorous, oxygen, carbon and potassium. On the other hand,
the micro nutrients are the nutrients which are required in minute amounts. In hydroponic
farming, both nutrients must be available in their required amounts to make sure that the
plant grows properly. Despite being required in minute amounts, the micro nutrients are
just as important as the macro nutrients. The other issue that has to be addressed at all
times is the PH of the growing medium. This can also have a huge bearing on the growth of
the plants.

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