The Benefits of Hydroponics System

Hydroponics system is an alternative technique used to alleviate many problems faced in traditional cultivation. It is a technology for growing plants in nutrient solutions that supply all nutrient elements needed for optimum plant growth with or without the use of an inert medium such as gravel, vermiculite, rockwool, peat moss, saw dust, coir dust, coconut fibre, etc. to provide mechanical support.

The benefits of hydroponics system are given below.

• No extensive land areas is required, as in the case of traditional cultivation, even residents in housing schemes (Flats) may be in a position to practice hydroponics culture
• Clean environment can be maintained, as no soil is involved as is in the case of traditional farming.
• This can be introduced as a good hobby.
• Early yields can be experienced with hydroponics culture.
• Efficient use of water.
• Ornamental plants can be raised easily for highly competitive market.
• Maximum yield can be achieved as optimum conditions required for plant growth is maintained throughout the period.
• No threats from soil borne pathogens.
• Cost of production can be reduced as soil conservation, watering, weeding etc…are not involved.
• Production can be maintained throughout the year as seasonal effect is eliminated.
• Minimum use of agrochemicals.
• Attractive system of farming especially for young generation.

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