The Complete Hydroponics System

 

By now, by reading our preceding articles, you should have gathered sufficient knowledge to be capable of creating your own complete hydroponics system but in the following article I shall summarize what we have covered so far in this section of Landscaping Info 4U.

Firstly we looked at the actual process of growing plants using hydroponics, which is basically growing plants in a soilfree environment. We also took a look at the origins of this cultivation method which can be traced back to the Aztecs and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. So, rather than being a wholly modern technique we can see that it has a long, long history. We finished our introduction by examining whether to use hydroponics or soil.

In the next subsection we examined the question in more detail and took a look at organic hydroponics, indoor and outdoor systems and small windowsill systems and other projects. I also provided a short list of popular plants for hydroponics which would be suitable for beginners to get started with.

In this current subsection we began to look at the various systems available with a view to creating your own complete hydroponics system. I provided details on how to build your first PVC hydroponics system (and will provide more images at a later date) and took a look at some of the options available for hydroponics growing mediums.

Altogether this section should provide you with the absolute basic knowledge required to get started but I shall return to this topic in the not too distant future, when I hope to return to using this technique myself (it has been a while). The reason why I shall be returning to a hydroponics system is that I have moved to a rather exposed site with only a small garden. Although I could grow herbs, tomatoes and peppers indoors in containers I get far better results using hydroponics and with the availability, and relative cheapness, of a complete hydroponics system from the likes of Aerogrow I am really looking forward to it.

In the next subsection we shall be taking a look at growing plants on a larger scale in a commercial environment. Even if you are not interested in this you may be interested in those articles towards the end which cover such aspects as where to buy supplies and purchasing online. To get to these articles just click the link directly below.

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