So now that you know Plants grow in other ways than just sowing seed in soil. Let us break some more myths for you.
MYTH: You do not need to be a farmer to grow produce
FACT: You can grow produce under the expertise of
MYTH: You do not need acres of land anymore to feed a community
FACT: You can practice layered Hydroponics in your backyard/ rooftop/ basement
MYTH: You can grow exotic Veggies and Fruits Hydroponically as per the region you live in.
FACT: Thanks to Controlled Environment Agriculture implementation in Hydroponics you can grow your choice of produce in your choice of region with the help of technology & innovation.
MYTH: Hydroponic has limited produce scope
FACT: Hydroponics include multiple system, with many variations of it.
In this blog, we’ll give you a rundown on different Hydroponic systems look like, how they work, and the pros and cons of each.
There are 6 main types of hydroponic system. Let’s look at what differs in the 6 methods.
The Wick System: The nutrient solution is pumped from the reservoir to the growing tray. Then delivered to plant roots by means of the capillary movement of the wick
Pros: It is very easy to set up. It is a great start for beginners, children
Cons: The wick system is not suitable for larger plants & inefficient in nutrient use.
Deep Water Culture System : Plants are placed in a net pot and are held by a floating platform above a container of nutrient and water. Plant roots are suspended and stretched into the nutrient-rich oxygenated solution
Pros: DWC is Inexpensive; Easy to build. Since the water is recirculating it is effective in saving water.
Cons: DWC is not suitable for larger plants or for plants with a long growing period.
Ebb and Flow System: Also known as Flood & Drain. This system floods the nutrient solution onto the grow tray to surround plant roots before draining back.
Pros: This system is easy to build and works well with water craving plants, like lettuces, spinaches
Cons: This system is vulnerable to pump/timer failure, power outages. Using this setup require lots of growing media. Growers need in-depth knowledge of this system
Nutrient Film Technique (N.F.T): This system is constructed in a tilted manner. Nutrients are continuously pumped onto the grow tray, flowing over plant roots. Then it drains back to the reservoir via the slightly downward channel.
Pros: Little to none growing medium used. This system is also water efficient as water is recirculating
Cons: This system is susceptible to pump failure & power outages. It is not suitable for large, heavy plants.
Drip System: This is the most common system and has been around a while. Drip system pumps the nutrient solution through the tube and drops onto plant roots via a network of drip lines. The action is often automated by a timer.
Pros: Simple to build and use. This is a Nutrient & Water efficient system. With high scope of complete automation
Cons: This system is vulnerable to pH and nutrient fluctuations. The applicability is suitable to larger gardens
Aeroponics: This system involved plant roots being suspended in the air and are misted with the nutrient solution continuously.
Pros: Efficient system in terms of water and grow medium utilisation. Plenty of oxygen for plant roots.
Cons: This system has higher risk of interrupted misting. It is More expensive than other types
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