Hydroponics is the art of growing plants in water or another medium rather than soil. Some gardeners experiment with hydroponics when cuttings of certain plants start growing roots after they have been a while in a vase or jar of water. More elaborate hydroponics systems are either active or passive.
Active hydroponics systems work by actively passing a nutrient solution over your plants roots. The engine required to pump nutrient solution to your plants need be nothing more complex than a small aquarium water pump.
Passive hydroponics systems provide plants with nutrients through a capillary or wick system. Working like an oil lamp, the wick draws nutrient solution from the reservoir to the growing medium and roots. Hydroponic gardening is so different to conventional forms of gardening that it can take a bit of experimentation until you feel comfortable but, once you have started, you may find it a flexible system for growing virtually any kind of plant.
Hydroponics kits are now available at many nurseries and garden centers and there are specialist hydroponics stores where you can get advice and support.
Stay tuned....Soon you will meet some green gueriallas and friends who specialize in this practice!
Mother Earth Organics has several different products that are perfect for growing beautiful, healthy plants hydroponically.
