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==Types of Hydroponics== | ==Types of Hydroponics== | ||
| − | + | The following is a list of "parts" that all hydroponics have in common: | |
:- water reservoir | :- water reservoir | ||
:- planting bed | :- planting bed | ||
Revision as of 13:55, 29 March 2020
I have been growing hydroponically for a few years and in preparation for growing tomatoes, basil and rosemary in the basement of the Patton Block building, i have decided to start collecting hydroponic information in one place.
Types of Hydroponics
The following is a list of "parts" that all hydroponics have in common:
- - water reservoir
- - planting bed
- - circulation of water
- - lighting
- - fertilizer
Some additions:
- - airstone
- -
This website has a nice description of 6 ways of growing plants in water.
Wick
This system uses no pumps, but instead uses a "wicking" system to move water from a water reservoir to the plant bed containing the support material.