| Hydroponics gardening is not a new idea. In fact | | | | that plants receive adequate light so that |
| one of the Ancient Wonders of the World, the | | | | photosynthesis occurs. There are many different |
| famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon, were | | | | hydroponics systems available, each with their |
| created by using a form of hydroponics to | | | | own advantages and disadvantages. Hydroponic |
| cultivate the plants. Hydroponics gardening is the | | | | grow light kits are available that include all the |
| growing of plants and vegetables without the use | | | | parts you will need; the grow lights, digital ballast, |
| of soil. A variety of hydroponic gardening | | | | and reflectors. Many hydroponic gardening |
| techniques exist and have existed. Just about any | | | | enthusiasts prefer LED grow lights because they |
| plant can be grown with hydroponics. This method | | | | are small and don't overheat. |
| of growing plants is the contemporary way of | | | | Indoor systems will require artificial lighting and air |
| cultivating plants without having to use soil. | | | | circulation for plants to grow productively. Indoor |
| How does this apply to you? Well growing | | | | hydroponics gardening is not that difficult and |
| hydroponic tomatoes in your garden for instance | | | | plants do respond well to this method of growing. |
| may be one of the most rewarding additions to | | | | Indoor hydroponics gardening will in general |
| your family meals. You do not have to use | | | | produce larger fruits and vegetables; this is as a |
| tasteless tomatoes from the food store | | | | result of the plant not having to divide its time |
| anymore. And if done correctly, you will be | | | | between finding nourishment and producing fruits |
| rewarded year round! | | | | or vegetables. It has been proven that hydroponic |
| Plants that grow in soil spend half of their time | | | | vegetables are thirty to fifty percent larger than |
| growing up and the other half growing the root | | | | those grown in the traditional manner. |
| system to find nutrient. But hydroponically grown | | | | Many people would wonder how it could be |
| plants plants can grow taller and don't require an | | | | possible that a plant would grow without the use |
| extensive root system because their nutrients | | | | of soil - since soil seems to be an essential |
| are readily available to the root system. It is a | | | | component to a plant's nourishment. The key is |
| more efficient way of growing than soil-based | | | | the nourishment. The soil is merely one vehicle for |
| plants. Plants can grow together even if they are | | | | getting the nourishment to the plant. As long as |
| grown close to each other. Unlike in traditional | | | | the plant is properly nourished, whatever the |
| agriculture, the plants need more space because | | | | means, the plant will be healthy of not healthier |
| the soil creates bigger roots for the plants. | | | | than its soil based counterpart! |
| What about light? Grow lights are used to ensure | | | | |