A hydroponic system refers to the cultivation of plants in water environment instead of soil. The plants hang with their roots in a watery solution that contains all the nutrients necessary for plant development. Apparently, regular agriculture has other ways but hydroponic gardening may have been known to the ancient world too. At present there are countries like the Netherlands, Germany and Australia that have implemented hydroponics gardening successfully.

There are many advantages to hydroponics gardening but the growth rate is the most spectacular of all. In comparison with soil plants, a hydroponic plant has a double growing rate. The specificity of the environment explains for this difference because roots cannot respond in the same way to water as to soil. More oxygen and nutrients are absorbed in hydroponic mediums. This means that the plant does not have to search in the soil for the necessary minerals. Instead, the energy is converted into growth.

Another great benefit of hydroponics gardening consists of the superior protection against fungi, bug infestation and disease. Thus, hydroponic plants can grow faster because they are healthier. If hydroponics gardening were implemented in dry geographical areas, the problem of food sources would be seriously limited. Many states have shown willingness to implement the system in order to have fresh food available all year round while also reducing the level of imports.

It is up to the gardener to choose the growing medium. And the same holds true for nutrients. Both solutions and fertilizers are available in specialized stores. The concentration is very high, as you will use between 2 and 4 spoonfuls per gallon of water. Some nutrients will accelerate blooming while others only stimulate growing. Such mixes have been created so that hydroponics gardening stays effective and optimal for the plants.

When you create your hydroponic garden, you will have to choose between active and passive systems. In active hydroponics gardening, the nutrient solution is actively pumped to the roots from where it is absorbed. They are considered superior to the passive hydroponic gardening systems that provide a lower oxygen level by simpling wetting the roots. Even if the active variant costs more, it is worth implementing.

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