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Old 20-12-2006, 09:31 AM posted to aus.gardens
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Default Hydroponics Gardening


Many gardeners are beginning to switch to Hydroponics gardening for
many different reasons. These types of gardens are small and can
easily be grown inside and are perfect for most vegetables, especially
the red tomato. Also the equipment required for Hydroponics gardening
is not expensive and they are relatively easy to manage.
Hydroponics gardening is the growing of plants without soil, in other
words, "dirtless gardening". There are many methods of Hydroponics
gardening, most of which work better than regular soil gardening
because it is easier to give the plant exactly what it needs when it
needs it. Plants will only receive what you give them; therefore you
will be able to regulate the pH, nutrients, nutrient strength, water
amount, and light amount. This makes it imperative that you research
the kind of plants you will be growing so you know what they need to
survive.
Hydroponics gardening is only as difficult as you make it. It can be
complicated if computers with sensors are used to control water cycles,
nutrients, and light for the plants. However, it can also be as simple
as a hand watered bucket with a single plant. The normal home
Hydroponics system is usually made up of a few basic things: a growing
tray, light (natural or artificial), a reservoir, a water controlled
pump for watering (or some type of watering equipment), and some form
of air pump to give oxygen to the nutrients....

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