Aeroponics refers to the methods and apparatus used to cultivate, grow, and sustain plant and crop growth in an air culture. Many types of plants can be grown in air by using true aeroponic methodsTo grow aeroponically refers to the necessary processes needed to achieve a sustainable aeroponic growth.
Aeroponics is not to be confused with either the hydroponic or geoponic technique. Aeroponic plant growth is sustained by the intermittent spray of a hydro-atomized nutrient solution as it remains suspended in air.In a true hydroponic apparatus, the plant's root system is totally submerged in water ('hydro'); while growing geoponically requires the plant to naturally root itself in soil/ground ('geo').In an aeroponic system, however, the plant is suspended into an enclosed air environment where the lower portion stem and roots protrude into a hydro-atomized nutrient solution and environment. The leaves and crown of the plant extended above into air. The root and crown of the plant are separated by the plant support structure. The lowest stem portion and root system are sprayed/misted for short durations with a hydro-atomized pure water/nutrient solution.
Aeroponics is not to be confused with either the hydroponic or geoponic technique. Aeroponic plant growth is sustained by the intermittent spray of a hydro-atomized nutrient solution as it remains suspended in air.In a true hydroponic apparatus, the plant's root system is totally submerged in water ('hydro'); while growing geoponically requires the plant to naturally root itself in soil/ground ('geo').In an aeroponic system, however, the plant is suspended into an enclosed air environment where the lower portion stem and roots protrude into a hydro-atomized nutrient solution and environment. The leaves and crown of the plant extended above into air. The root and crown of the plant are separated by the plant support structure. The lowest stem portion and root system are sprayed/misted for short durations with a hydro-atomized pure water/nutrient solution.
