Hydroponics: A Versatile System for Soilless Vegetable Production Kumar Vipin, Tripathi Sonam*, Mandal Mili Rani, Singh Bijendra College of Horticulture, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India *Corresponding Author: Email– sonam4242tripathi@gmail.com
Online Published on 22 June, 2023. Abstract The Greek words “hydro” (water) and “pono” are the origin of the word “hydroponics” (labor).Professor William Gericke first used the term “hydroponics” in the early 1930s to refer to thepractise of growing plants with their roots suspended in water containing mineral nutrients.Hydroponic crop production has increased significantly in recent years around the worldbecause it allows for more efficient use of water and fertilisers, as well as better control of climate and pest factors Furthermore, hydroponic production improves crop quality andproductivity, resulting in increased competitiveness and economic earnings. The quality ofhydroponic produce is superior because it is grown in a highly controlled environment, allowingfor more homogeneous production with no loss of water or nutrients. Also, hydroponics is notaffected by the seasons, so their yields are higher and more consistent throughout the year.There are different ways to grow food with hydroponics, and which one to use depends on theplant, the climate where you live, and your budget, among other things. The majority of systemsinclude an aerator and a tank for the nutritional solution. Hydroponic systems are made andchanged so that nutrient solutions and growing media can be reused and recycled. The wick,drip, ebb-flow, deep water culture, and nutrient film techniques (NFT) are often used. Top Keywords Hydroponics, Nutrients, Climate, Aerator, Reused and recycled. Top |