For saving space and soil, this method also has several
other benefits, including no soil-borne diseases, no
weeds to pull and no soil to till, run-of-the-mill side
benefits of soil-less gardening.

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GROWING SYSTEMS

9:57 PM  ThanateTan  

Many systems in the market

The hydroponic market accounts for a great variety of systems. Let’s look at the main ones and some of their features. They all perform to a greater or lesser degree the basic function of hydroponic in that they deliver water and nutrient to the roots of plants and allow a degree of aeration.


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However the mechanics and the methods of this delivery are widely divergent. The following are listed in an order that carries no particular significance other than a possible order of complexity in either construction, operation or maintenance. Even this may be open to debate. We will attempt to show their main features, advantages and disadvantages.
  1. MANUAL FEED AND DRAIN.
  2. SELF-WATERING SYSTEMS.
  3. DEEP WATER CULTURE.
  4. DRIP TO WASTE SYSTEM.
  5. NUTRIENT FILM TECHNIQUE (NFT).
  6. FLOOD AND DRAIN SYSTEM.
  7. AEROPONICS. A recycling system.

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