Hydroponics is the method of growing plants without soil, offers a sustainable and space-saving way to cultivate fresh produce.
For young couples, it presents an exciting opportunity to bond over a shared hobby, enhance their home environment, and enjoy the benefits of home-grown, pesticide-free vegetables.
Here’s a guide to help you get started
Why Hydroponics?
- Space Efficiency: Perfect for urban apartments and small homes.
- Year-Round Gardening: Grow vegetables regardless of the season.
- Eco-Friendly: Uses less water and eliminates the need for pesticides.
Choose Your System
- Wick System: Simple and low-cost, ideal for beginners.
- Deep Water Culture (DWC): Plants are suspended in nutrient-rich water.
- Nutrient Film Technique (NFT): Thin film of nutrient solution flows over roots.
- Ebb and Flow: Floods the grow bed with nutrient solution, then drains it.