Even for people who do have a garden, it is a great way to have fresh vegetables year-round.
What Is Hydroponic Gardening?
Hydroponics isa method of cultivating plantsin a solution of water and nutrients instead of soil.
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Some hydroponic techniques use an additional soilless growing medium such as vermiculite, perlite, or coconut coir.
Providing hydroponic plants with the proper amount of light is just as important as giving them water and nutrients.
Many ready-to-use hydroponic systems come with LED grow lights.
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If you build your own hydroponic system, ensure to includestrong grow lightsin your setup.
Here are 21 plants to grow hydroponically.
For a constant supply, plant small amounts at regular intervals.
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You are better offgrowing kale as microgreensor harvesting individual leaves as they mature.
Harvest the leaves as they grow and replant at regular intervals for a constant supply.
ensure to replant it every three to four weeks for an uninterrupted harvest.
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Dill
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Dillis one of the easiest hydroponic herbs to grow.
Once it has developed roots, transfer it to your hydroponic garden.
Strawberries
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Growingstrawberriesin a hydroponic system is more challenging than other crops.
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Prune the plants as needed to keep them under control.
To prevent the plants from toppling over when they are loaded with fruit, support them with wooden sticks.
Eggplant
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Look for small, bush-punch in varieties ofeggplantsuch as Fairytale.
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Once they start to flower, they require additional phosphorus to fruit.
Cucumbers
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Look for compact bush varieties ofcucumbersuch as Spacemaster.
With the exception of parthenocarpic varieties that do not need pollination,cucumbers need to be hand-pollinatedwhen grown indoors.
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Once the plants are flowering, they require less nitrogen and more phosphorus and potassium for fruit production.
The dwarf French marigold Janie Spry grows only eight inches tall.
To prevent them from taking over your hydroponic garden, pinch them to encourage bushier growth.
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Moss Rose
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Its low-growing growth habit makesmoss roseideal for hydroponics.
And there are so many cheerful colors to choose from youll be pressed for choice.
Hydroponic Systems
There are several differenthydroponics systems, and they either use a solution or a medium.
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However, not all systems are equally suitable for all plants.
Medium-based systems provide better support for heavy plants, plants with deep roots, or top-heavy plants.
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