Thursday, August 20, 2015

By Nancy Gardner


It is an idea that grows plants by using solutions of mineral nutrient without water.it is also a branch of hydro culture. Terrestrial plants are the best to grow in such conditions where their roots are planted in this solution of mineral nutrient only or they can also be planted in inert medium like gravel or per lite. So choosing the right hydroponic supplies is quite a challenge to some people if they do not have a proper understanding of them.

When selecting them, first come up with a list of at least two to four firms, and compare their packages. They should be able to explain to you briefly the history of this culture, their experience and give reasons why someone should choose them. This is also soil less culture subset other similar ideas include aeroponics, root box, xeriscaping, vertical farming, grow box, fogponics, plant pathology, plant factory and passive hydroponics. All this types a good supplier is supposed to know them off head so that not to confuse what the client wants.

Money is actually a big determinant when purchasing this hydroponic. It determines the size to buy and how many you will many. Another factor that influences the kind to purchase is the experience one has with such system, the crops one has in mind and space available at your resident. Do not acquire a system that will strain your budget or leave you with no money. Always go for affordable ones that are easy to maintain.

There are several types of hydroponic systems and they include wick system which is commonly simple to use and very affordable. This system is preferred by most inexperienced users and beginners to such system. It usually immobile hence referred to as passive system. It lacks any moving parts or object on it. It simply operates by getting the required nutrients from reservoir using a wick into growing medium.

For most techniques today there reservoirs are plastic built though other materials were used before including metal, glass, wood and vegetable solids. The containers used for this purpose should be kept away from light to avoid the risk of algae growth.

The last technique is aeroponic technique which is a high tech system and relatively new to many. It lacks growing medium meaning that the roots will be suspended. The following are few things to consider first.

Hiring a professional will help your to increase your reservoirs as the plant grows. They will monitor the plant growth and make necessary adjustments. Homemade reservoirs are usually constructed using plastic containers and also glass canning containers can be used. Then the aeration is provided by use of aquarium airline, aquarium valves and aquarium pump.

Those containers which are slightly clear, one is supposed to cover them with butcher paper, aluminum foil and black plastic to get rid of light from penetrating inside the container and resulting to formation of algae. Suppliers will advise you on how often you should change your solution may be once every week or change it when recommended levels of solution are breached. The level can be monitored automatically by installing electrical meter conductivity.




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