Question

What nutrients to use in hydroponics?

Answer 1

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