Gardening with Organic Hydroponics

Seeing that soil seems essential for a plant's life, some people may wonder how a plant could grow without the use of soil. However, due to advances in modern technology, as well as discoveries in agriculture, it is now possible to grow plants very quickly, without even using soil at all. The use of the traditional method of agriculture, which consists of the slow process of cultivating, watering, sowing, and attending to the plants every day, has become less popular among those gardeners who have learned the methods of organic hydroponics. Organic hydroponics lessens a gardener’s efforts greatly.

NASA researcher checking hydroponic onions with Bibb lettuce to his left and radishes to the right (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Gardeners now can grow plants fast and can create more production by applying the methods of organic hydroponics. Some people also know this process as soil-less culture, water gardening, or soil-less gardening. But for most farmers and gardeners it is commonly known as hydroponics gardening. This methodical way of gardening offers a way of cultivating plants without the presence of soil.

With this method of gardening, the needed nutrients are dissolved in water, and directly supplied to the plants' roots. The organic nutrients must be soluble enough so that the roots can easily drink up the solution.

Most hydroponic gardens are contained in some sort of greenhouse. Some greenhouse gardeners worry that the hydroponic method could be ecologically harmful and bad for the environment, but according to many experts who study the science of hydroponics, this is not the case, and indeed, it can be a great way to produce more food in countries where the food supply is limited.

This is especially helpful because organic hydroponics allows the plant to maintain health and grow more quickly. It may also increase crop production in some cases.

Be sure to check back Thursday for a helpful video with more info on the advantages of organic hydroponic gardening.