Tag: hydroponic system

Hydroponic system, or growing plants without the use of soil. For Instance, has been around since antiquity and was even used by ancient Romans and Egyptians to grow food year-round in their greenhouses and glasshouses.

Learning how to do hydroponic farming can seem intimidating if you’ve never done it before, Above all this guide will help you navigate the complexities of the subject. Giving you access to everything from an introduction to hydroponics system to step-by-step instructions on growing your own fruits and vegetables with hydroponics at home.

Plus, you’ll learn about common hydroponic farming mistakes to avoid. Along with the best ways to save money while getting the most out of your operation.

  • Different types of hydroponics systems

Different kinds of hydroponic system are used for growing plants.

There are three types of hydroponics systems in general,

  1. EBB and Flow
  2. Drip Systems
  3. Aeroponics

Ebb and flow are when there is a large container. That holds enough nutrient solution that gravity allows it to drain back into a reservoir at regular intervals. The drip system has many drippers coming from one larger container. Up top where you place your plants.

With aeroponics, you grow plants by suspending them. In the air with their roots exposed to dripping water. In all cases, take care not to over-water your plants. Or they can become diseased or rot from too much moisture around their roots.