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Hydroponics Gardening
Hydroponics was derived from the Greek word hydro, which means "water" and ponos,
which means "labor or water-working". Hydroponics gardening involves growing
plants with their roots in other nutrient solutions and without soil.
Hydroponics gardening is as simple as ordinary gardening. Both of them
necessitate sufficient light, water, temperature, light, and humidity. But with
hydroponics, no soil is used. Instead a soil substitute holds the roots while
nutrients are carried by the water. Indoor hydroponic gardening is not that hard
and plants respond well to this method of growing.
This is one of the major considerations in hydroponics gardening since it
sustains the plants. One has to make sure that this nutrient solution maintains
a pH level of 5 to 6 after dilution. In hydroponics gardening, the plants should
be watered more than three times a day. this is usually done using a pump and
timer.
If your hydroponics garden is located indoors, the most suitable temperature is
between 71 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Of course, this temperature may change
depending on the different types of plant you are working on, e.g. tropical
plants.
Place your plants somewhere they can receive ample amount of light. Otherwise
artificial light must be used. High pressure Sodium lights or bulbs are a
suitable substitute for natural light.
Humidity is good. When the room’s temperature rises, the air will be able to
hold the sufficient amount of moisture your plants will need.
A hydroponics system can be fully automated. Since it is water-based, the
gardener has no soil to dig or weeds to pull. Also, the water can be re-used to
prevent wastage.
With hydroponics, an excellent yield of quality plants can be easily achieved.
Home hydroponics systems and DIY kits are are readily available in most hardware
stores.
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