Hydroponic Growing
The Wick Hydroponic System
The Wick system is by far the easiest type of hydroponic systems available. In Wick hydroponic system, plants are placed in separate container from the nutrient reservoir. A wick is used to draw nutrient solution from the reservoir to feed the roots.
Usually pieces of porous material with high absorbent power like nylon ropes are used [...]
Does hydroponic mean organic?
Many of us have misconception that hydroponic simply means organic. Actually hydroponic can be organic and non-organic depending on the types of growing medium used in hydroponic gardening.
Organic essentially means growing of plants in a medium derived from the compost of plant and / or animal. If the growing mediums used in hydroponic gardening derived [...]
Benefits of using Hydroton as a growing medium in hydroponic gardening
Hydroponic gardening is the newest form of gardening available. Many people are switching from more conventional means of gardening to using hydroponic systems. One thing that is essential for a productive hydroponic garden is a growing medium. Growing medium helps to anchor the roots and allow for airflow so that the roots do not ball [...]
