Hydroponics Outfits

Hydroponic culture is the growing of plants in a controlled environment with nutrient solutions, but without the use of soil as the supporting medium. Plant roots are fed directly, which is in contrast to conventional growing methods where plant food is applied to the soil and the roots extract the nutrients from the soil. Plants are either grown directly in nutrient solutions with only structural support or in beds through which nutrient solutions are periodically recirculated. Unlike field crops, hydroponically grown plants can be grown at great densities and with less concern about diseases initiated in soils or by insects and weeds.

Hydroponics has played a significant role in modern plant nutrition research. Scientists are able to isolate the effects of essential minerals on various stages of plant growth and to study the effects of single element deficiencies under controlled conditions. Over the years, such research has contributed to dramatic increases in hydroponic productivity and to a greater understanding of the growth potential achievable with chemical fertilizer applications.

Hydroponics Combination Outfit • Model AM-41

Hydroponics 4-in-1 Test Kit

pH Hydroponics Test Kit