Introduction
Are you a curious and adventurous gardener? Chances are you’re already bored of raising plants in soil, popularly known as geoponics. Why should you not try soothing, fresh, and interesting ways such as raising plants in water?
Hydroculture, the process of growing plants in water without soil, is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners. From aquaponics and aquascaping to hydroponics and aeroponic tower gardening, you’ve got plenty of options to choose from.
Hydroponics
Hydroponics involves raising terrestrial plants in the absence of soil. Homeowners need to dissolve nutrients in water to create a solution. An inert medium, such as gravel or perlite, supports the plants with roots submerged in the solution. Six popular types of hydroponic systems are available, which include:
- The wick system
- Deep water culture
- Ebb & flow system
- The drip system
- Aeroponics
- Nutrient film technique
Aeroponics
Aeroponics is the most advanced type of hydroponics. In this type of gardening, plants grow in an air or mist environment without soil or grow medium. The roots of plants hang in the air, and a pump is used to ensure the roots get enough nutrients and water. This system allows gardeners to grow plants with shorter root systems.
Aquaponics
Aquaponics allows plants to absorb the fish waste as nutrients and refresh the water for the fish to use. This type of farming creates and establishes a symbiotic relationship in which plants get nutrients from fish and refresh the water for the aquatic animals to use.
Some farmers integrate aquaponics with micro-farming to create microponics. You might be wondering how this can be possible in your small home. There are aquaponics systems that feature small aquariums with crops on top.
Aquascaping
If you’re more into the aesthetics of your home, aquascaping is a perfect option for you. It provides you with the opportunity to decorate your aquarium, arranging them with driftwood, stones, or rocks aesthetically.
Aquascaping limits you to aquatic plants which are submerged underwater. In most cases, an aquarium housing a variety of fish is aquascaped with plants. It is also possible to have an aquascape that only consists of plants.
How Can Gardyn Help With Growing Plants Without Soil?
Gardyn provides you with the chance to revolutionize your gardening with its hydroponic and aeroponic systems. With a Gardyn hydroponic or aeroponic tower system, you can grow fresh plants across the year with less water usage and minimal maintenance. It doesn’t matter whether you want an aeroponic grow tower or a hydroponic system; Gardyn has something for everyone.
