HYDROPONIC TECNIQUE
No Soil Farming or Hydroponics is a
new trend of farming at indoor and with out soil. It gives dependency to farm
at indoor and much reliable way of farming in adverse outdoor environment.
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ABOUT HYDROPONICS
WHAT IS HYDROPONICS ?
Hydroponics,
by definition, is a method of growing plants in a water based, nutrient rich
solution. Hydroponics does not use soil, instead the root system is supported
using an inert medium such as perlite, rockwool, clay pellets, peat moss, or
vermiculite. The basic premise behind hydroponics is to allow the plants roots
to come in direct contact with the nutrient solution, while also having access
to oxygen, which is essential for proper growth.
I highly
recommend reading through this guide and learning as much as you can about
hydroponics before you start your garden. Even if you don’t plan on growing
with hydroponics, you can still learn a lot about what plants need in their
various stages of growth by reading about the basics of hydroponics.
ADVANTAGES
Growing with
hydroponics comes with many advantages, the biggest of which is a greatly
increased rate of growth in your plants. With the proper setup, your plants
will mature up to 25% faster and produce up to 30% more than the same plants
grown in soil.
Your plants
will grow bigger and faster because they will not have to work as hard to
obtain nutrients. Even a small root system will provide the plant exactly what
it needs, so the plant will focus more on growing upstairs instead of expanding
the root system downstairs.
All of this
is possible through careful control of your nutrient solution and pH levels. A
hydroponic system will also use less water than soil based plants because the
system is enclosed, which results in less evaporation. Believe it or not,
hydroponics is better for the environment because it reduces waste and
pollution from soil runoff.
DISADVANTAGES
Despite the
fact that a hydroponics system has so many advantages, there are actually a few
disadvantages as well. The biggest factor for most people is that a quality
hydroponics system of any size will cost more than its soil counterpart. Then
again, dirt isn’t exactly expensive and you get what you pay for.
A large scale
hydroponics system can take a lot of time to setup if you aren’t the most
experienced grower. Plus, managing your hydroponics system will take a lot of
time as well. You will have to monitor and balance your pH and nutrient levels
on a daily basis.
The greatest
risk with a hydroponics system is that something like a pump failure can kill
off your plants within hours depending on the size of your system. They can die
quickly because the growing medium can’t store water like soil can, so the
plants are dependent on a fresh supply of water.
TYPES OF HYDROPONIC SYSTEMS
The cool
thing about hydroponics is that there are many different types of hydroponics
systems available. Some of the best hydroponic systems on the market combine
different types of hydroponics into one hybrid hydroponic system. Hydroponics
is unique in that there are multiple techniques you can use to get the nutrient
solution to your plants.
DEEP WATER CULTURE
Deep water
Culture (DWC), also known as the reservoir method, is by far the easiest method
for growing plants with hydroponics. In a Deepwater Culture hydroponic system,
the roots are suspended in a nutrient solution. An aquarium air pump oxygenates
the nutrient solution, this keeps the roots of the plants from drowning.
Remember to prevent light from penetrating your system, as this can cause algae
to grow. This will wreak havoc on your system.
The primary
benefit to using a Deepwater Culture system is that there are no drip or spray
emitters to clog. This makes DWC an excellent choice for organic hydroponics,
as hydroponics systems that use organic nutrients are more prone to clogs.
NUTRIENT FILM TECHNIQUE
Nutrient Film
Techinque, or NFT, is a type of hydroponic system where a continous flow of
nutrient solution runs over the plants roots. This type of solution is on a
slight tilt so that the nutrient solution will flow with the force of gravity.
This type of
system works very well because the roots of a plant absorb more oxygen from the
air than from the nutrient solution itself. Since only the tips of the roots
come in contact with the nutrient solution, the plant is able to get more
oxygen which fascilitates a faster rate of growth.
AEROPONICS
Aeroponics
is a hydroponics method by which the roots are misted with a nutrient solution
while suspended in the air. There are two primary methods to get the solution
to the exposed roots. The first method involves a fine spray nozzle to mist the
roots. The second method uses what’s called a pond fogger. If you decide to use
a pond fogger then make sure you use a Teflon coated disc, as this will reduce
the amount of maintenance required.
You may have heard of
the AeroGarden, which is a commercialized aeroponics system. The AeroGarden is
an excellent entry point to aeroponics. It’s a turn-key system that requires
little setup. It also comes with great support and supplies to get you started.
WICKING
Wicking is
one of the easiest and lowest costing methods of hydroponics. The concept
behind wicking is that you have a material, such as cotton, that is surrounded
by a growing medium with one end of the wick material placed in the nutrient
solution. The solution is then wicked to the roots of the plant.
This system
can be simplified by removing the wick material all together and just using a
medium that has the ability to wick nutrients to the roots. This works by
suspending the bottom of your medium directly in the solution. We recommend
using a medium such as perlite or vermiculite. Avoid using mediums such as
Rockwool, coconut coir, or peat moss because they may absorb too much of your
nutrient solution which can suffocate the plant
EBB & FLOW
An ebb &
flow hydroponics system, also known as a flood and drain system, is a great
system for growing plants with hydroponics. This type of system functions by
flooding the growing area with the nutrient solution at specific intervals. The
nutrient solution then slowly drains back into the reservoir. The pump is
hooked to a timer, so the process repeats itself at specific intervals so that
your plants get the desired amount of nutrients.
An ebb &
flow hydroponics system is ideal for plants that are accustomed to periods of
dryness. Certain plants flourish when they go through a slight dry period
because it causes the root system to grow larger in search of moisture. As the
root system grows larger the plant grows faster because it can absorb more
nutrients.
DRIP SYSTEM
A hydroponic
drip system is rather simple. A drip system works by providing a slow feed of
nutrient solution to the hydroponics medium. We recommend using a slow draining
medium, such as Rockwool, coconut coir, or peat moss. You can also use a faster
draining medium, although you will have to use a faster dripping emitter.
The downside
to a system like this is that the drippers / emitter are famous for clogging.
We prefer not to use drip systems, but it can be an effective method for
growing if you can avoid the clogs that plague this type of system. The reason
the system gets clogged is because particles from nutrients that build up in
the emitter. Systems that use organic nutrients are more likely to have this
kind of issue.
USEFUL TIPS
We highly
recommend changing the nutrient solution in your reservoir every two to three
weeks.
An air pump
with an air stone connected by flexible tubing can help increase circulation
and keep your nutrient solution oxygenated.
If your plant
doesn’t look healthy, either discolored or distorted, then the first thing you
should check and adjust is the pH. If you determine that the pH is not the
problem then flush your system with a solution like Clearex.
We recommend
following the feeding cycle provided by the manufacturer of your nutrients.
Flush, clean,
and sterilize your entire system after you finish a growing cycle. Drain your
reservoir and remove any debris, then run your entire system for about a day
with a mix of non-chlorine bleach and water. Use 1/8th of a cup of non-chlorine
bleach for every gallon of water. Then drain your system and flush it
thoroughly with clean water to remove any excess bleach.
WHY CHOOSE HYDROPONICS?
Hydroponics
is an excellent choice for all types of growers. It is a great choice because
it gives you the ability to meticulously control the variables that effect how
well your plants grow. A fine tuned hydroponic system can easily surpass a soil
based system in plant quality and amount of produce yielded.
If you want
to grow the biggest, juiciest, yummiest plants you can possible imagine, then
hydroponics is the right choice for you. It may seem intimidating at first with
all the equipment and work involved, but it will all seem simple enough once
you get the hang of the basics. Start small, keep it simple, and your
hydroponic system will never cease to amaze!
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