Hydroponic Systems
Hydroponic Plant Root System
As we all know, hydroponics is a system of growing plants in the absence of soil or dirt. A hydroponic plant is typically grown in a nutrient solution of water and fertilizer. In a hydroponic system, plants are provided with mechanical support such as sand, gravel, vermiculite or sawdust to keep the plant’s roots intact.
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The Drip Hydroponic Growing System
Drip hydroponic system is widely used in commercial growing for crops like tomatoes and peppers. In a Drip system, plants are grown in a growing tray separate from the nutrient reservoir. A pump is submerged in the nutrient reservoir to push the nutrient solution to feed the plants via small tubes from the top. Nutrient [...]
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 [...]
