Information about hydroponic farming method
HYDROPONIC FARMING
The crop you want to grow will determine the hydroponic system you should use.
If you have decided to grow in a hydroponic system when starting your farming business or continuing an existing project on your farm, it is important that you understand the different species that exist and their main characteristics.
Hydroponics is the cultivation or cultivation of plants without using soil or soil. The necessary components are water and nutrients. The benefits of hydroponics include conserving and saving water, making efficient use of resources, and greatly reducing the use of pesticides.
hydroponic farming
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The different hydroponic systems can be divided into two: those with roots in the substrate and those with roots directly in the water or without a substrate. Below you will find a description of each.
roots in the substrate
wick or wick system
The wick or wick hydroponic system is one of the simplest as it does not require electric pumps to transport nutrients or sprinklers. In addition, it requires few materials, such as:
a container with an opening at the bottom
a special wick that comes in contact with the root of the plant
the nutrient solution
It is important to realize that this system works with individual plants and not on a large scale. It is also advisable to use plants that require little water.
Flood and flood technique In this technique, also called ebb and flow, the trays in which the substrates and plants are placed are temporarily flooded to allow them to absorb the nutrient solution. Once the substrates have sufficiently absorbed the nutrients, the solution is drained back into the tank.
This technique allows the use of different types of substrates and a variety of vegetables. However, care must be taken to ensure that the pumps work properly Drip system with recovery (drip system)
This system is similar to traditional agricultural drip irrigation, except that excess water is collected for reuse. Although this technique allows for more efficient use of nutrients, it is easier to control pH and nutrient solution in a non-recovery system.
