An Overview of Water-Based Plant Growth
Do you want to grow plants without using soil? Then try implementing Hydroponics into your home-based gardening plan. Traditionally, crops are planted in soil to provide stabilization for the roots. However, with the population of Earth increasing, there will be less soil suitable for gardening. Instead, many people will turn to other methods for growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowering plants. This can be done from your home as well on a smaller scale. Learn about hydroponics so you can grow your own plants.
When plants are grown in rows or on trellises, they usually have their roots immersed in soil for structure. With hydroponics, the roots are flooded with or suspended in water that contains a nutrient solution to provide the plants elements they need for proper growth. There different types of systems including ebb and flow systems; nutrient film technique; drip systems; wick systems; and aeroponics. When any of these systems allow plants access to minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen, plants can covert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into sugars needed for growth.
There are many advantages to using hydroponics for plant growth. Some dry climates can't sustain plant growth. Part of Arizona, for example, have very arid soil and air. If you live in such an area, you can grow plants locally instead of relying on imports into your area. Some heavily populated areas have little land available for plant growth. Dense, urban areas such as New York City can use water-based plant growth to supply people with produce where real estate is often very expensive. This method also allow water to be recycled. In soil-based plant growth, water is often lost in the soil. In addition, you can get more plant growth when you use hydroponics since roots don't compete for space. By feeding roots directly, you can have faster plant growth in a smaller space.
Hydroponics can be used on a large scale or in your residence for growing one or two plants. You can start this type of plant growth with a kit that has hydroponic supplies for about $125 to $150. This can yield enough plants for you to see a return on your investment in a short period of time. For more information on this type of plant growth, do your research so you can find success in hydroponics.
