Question

Is PVC safe for hydroponics?

Answer 1

Hydroponics:

1. It is a method of farming in which plants are grown without soil.
2. They are grown in a liquid medium supplemented with essential nutrients.

PVC:

Vinyl chloride undergoes addition polymerization and forms polyvinyl chloride.

Safety of :

1. It is a stable polymer.
2. Pure PVC is brittle therefore it is of no use.
3. Several additives are added to it to make it useful.
4. However, they are safe for hydroponics.

Therefore, PVC is safe for hydroponics.