The Hydroponic system of growing plants is one of the most efficient ways to produce crop plants, as well as very attractive ones. You can growarb, tomatoes, strawberries, lettuce, cucumber, green onions and more.
undertaking a hydroponic system of growing plants is a bit like dealing with your own child. You have to be sensitive to the needs of your own needs, and in due course, this will result in you having a well-packed and attractive garden, capable of giving you a great deal of satisfaction.
If you need to start with a small hydroponic garden then it is better to start with a box that can be set inside your house, ready for the fall and winter cold. In such case you will have to provide for light and temperature and other kinds of support.
It is much better to have a hydroponic system indoors. Why? – because you will not be bothered by the weather dilemma faced by outdoor gardeners. Also, you will not have to contend with the practically impossible job of providing sufficient light and air for the many kinds of plants you plan to grow.
For people living in small apartments (most of the urban area), indoor hydroponic garden will be the answer to your problem. And if you are very interested in developing a hobby which can be of help to the environment, then the indoor garden is just for you.
The basic requirements of hydroponic gardening are as follows:
1. Light – You can use ordinary fluorescent grow lights to fulfill the lighting requirements of hydroponic plants.
2. Nutrients – Usually, the hydroponic nutrients are mixed with the water used for the process. This process is called ‘ trending’.
This kind of process is really effective. It will assist the plants (especially the short growing ones) in getting the sufficient nutrients they need to survive. And this will assure you that your plants are getting all the nutrients they need.No soil is used, so the plant roots don’t have to grow in dirt. This is a benefit to those with boards, like me.
3. Water – The water used for the hydroponic garden process can be re-used several times, making it quite economical.
4. Processes – There are three types of hydroponic processes to be used. They are:
– Nutrient Film Technique- Transpiration and reflection bed systems- Automatic timer sub-irrigation system.
-rient film technique” uses Hessian or coconut fiber as the growing medium. The biggest disadvantage of this system is that the wetting agents often become overexposed and the ultraviolet lights are not sufficient. The union of the fibers to the growing medium is usually too loose to get good contact with the water.
– Transpiration and reflection bed systems” use gravel, pumice or polystyrene colored aggregate as the growing medium. The beds are usually laid out in “beds” and the aggregate is wrapped around them. The film then mechanically diffuses water and nutrients to the roots below. If used properly, these systems can correctly infuse enough water to keep the aggregate saturated, and the water will reflect to the roots, giving them a healthy environment to thrive. This system is often constructed in greenhouses.
– The last one is the “automatically timer” sub-irrigation system. This is where the nutrient solution is pour over the aggregate and it will automatically timer you some water.
By knowing the different needs of the plants that you are attempting to grow in greenhouses, you will be better able to “ecycle” your garden. This will help you get the most out of your greenhouse and ultimately its productivity.
