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What nutrients to use in hydroponics?


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Hydroponics:

  1. The process of growing plants without using soil is called hydroponics.
  2. It is a type of horticulture and a subpart of hydroculture in which water-based mineral nutrient solutions are used.
  3. In hydroponics less water is used than in normal soil-based systems thus, it is considered a better method for growing crops.
  4. Hydroponic growing allows faster growth and higher yields than normal soil-based growing systems.
  5. Hydroponic systems work by permitting control over certain environmental factors like pH, temperature, exposure to water, and nutrients.

Nutrients used in hydroponics:

  • Boron
  • Chlorine
  • Calcium
  • Copper
  • Iron
  • Magnesium
  • Molybdate
  • Manganese
  • Nitrogen
  • Potassium
  • Phosphorus
  • Sulfur
  • Zinc

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