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Aquaponics – Hydroponic’s First Cousin in the Gardening World
Many people may have heard about aquaponics and hydroponics, but not really understood what the difference between these two terms is, or even what they mean to the world of gardening. Hydroponics, which is a Latin term meaning “working water,” is the growth of plants without soil which involves supplying all of the nutrients usually supplied by soil to plants via water. Aquaponics combines the breeding of fish in a controlled environment with hydroponic plant growing – the plants and the fish are bred together in one integrated system, which benefits both of them. The plants and fish come together to create a sustainable, healthy ecosystem for food production, which leads to increased output of both plants and fish, as opposed to fish farming or hydroponic gardening independently. Continue reading
Quick Results for your Hydroponic Vegetables and Flowers
Quick Results for your Hydroponic Vegetables and Flowers
Have you ever wanted a garden that would produce beautiful flowers and delicious fruits year ‘round? You can if you create a hydroponic garden in your home.
A well-balanced nutrient solution for your hydroponic garden is the key to success. The nutrient solution circulates around the roots of your plant and the formula will either make your plants happy and fruitful or kill them. The perfect level must be found for the plants you are trying to feed. The pH level for plants determines what type of nutrient solution that they need. Acid loving plants need a pH level below 7 while other plants need a level above 7 to achieve optimal growth. In addition, for optimal absorption of the nutrient solution, air must be allowed to circulate around the roots of the plants. Continue reading