In this post I share some of the benefits of hydroponic Gardening. This post is loaded with resources I’ve found useful over the years. I also share my personal images along with tips from my personal experience.
Introduction to Hydroponic
When we first started ‘growing fish’ in the conventional greenhouse the concept of growing plants in water became more of a reality to me. We had added a 3’x12′ homemade fish tank to winter over tilapia fish. The ‘pond’ became a great asset to holding heat in the winter greenhouse . This set up also is a great watering source for plants. A friend of mine showed me a vertical hydroponic garden he was using that was home made. Using supplies you can find at a hardware store to construct an indoor water farm. The first thing that came to mind was what a great use of space in a greenhouse. I have the grow your own with hydroponic FEVER!
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Benefits of Hydroponic Gardening
Hydroponics is a fast growing industry and is the future of gardening most believe. The ability to grow food without soil basically year-round is a resource anyone can do these days. Hydroponic systems are easy to find and cost efficient. I have found basic grow systems on Amazon that come with a warranty and delivered in 48 hours or less. Hydroponic gardening can provide fresh organic food in small spaces. The basic grow system takes up little to no space. Below I have a list of reasons I personally feel Hydroponic Gardening is Beneficial.
- Easy systems to put together and grow herbs and other plants.
- Affordable pricing that can find locally and delivered right to your door.
- It has been proven that some herbs and vegetables do grow strong root systems faster in hydroponics.
- Enjoy herbs and other cool crops during the winter time in your home with little effort and no soil.
- Less pest and no disease with bigger harvest if grown properly.
All these reasons are ones I can personally say I have experienced since I started growing hydroponics in my home back in 2016.
More About My Hydroponic Experience
Over the last few years I’ve been using a few different hydroponic set ups found online. These include AeroGarden, iDoo and LetPots Hydroponic Growing System for indoors. I love having green right at my finger tips during the winter months here in Ohio. It is also wonderful to not have to worry about bugs in the soil. I share more about my success with multiple hydroponic set ups that are inexpensive and perfect for home gardeners.
Find Articles I have shared with images and video of my personal growing experience under the ‘hydroponic gardening’ category on my website.
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Hydroponic Gardening Resources
There was a time when all I could find online was information for commercial growers. Today there is plenty of current documentation for home gardeners. Below is a list of articles I find useful for all stages of growing hydroponics. You will find basic set up research and extensive details on the science of hydroponics. Each article is super useful so I can’t tell you which is my favorite! I do recommend checking them all out before diving into this adventure.
- Grow with the Flow | New Hampshire University:https://extension.unh.edu/resource/grow-flow
- Hold on to Summer at : Illinois Universityhttps://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/hold-summer-home-hydroponics
- Basic Home Hydroponics ( Michigan University:https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/basic-home-hydroponics-a-workshop-for-diy-enthusiasts
- Greenhouse Hydroponics | Masshttps://ag.umass.edu/greenhouse-floriculture/fact-sheets/hydroponic-systems
- Simple Hydroponics | Penn State https://extension.psu.edu/simple-hydroponics
- A Brief Guide to Growing Food without Soil | Nevada University https://extension.unr.edu/publication.aspx?PubID=2756
Where to Get Your Hydroponic Kit
One of my favorite is a Hydroponic systems I found super cheap on Amazon. Find this unit on Amazon for super cheap price. If you are interested in purchasing one for yourself I hope you consider using my Affiliate link provided. I get a small portion of the sale that goes toward my blog and more reviews.
- Indoor Hydroponics by Idoo (as seen on my website and video reviews) https://amzn.to/43wlRXk
- Aerogarden Indoor Hydroponic Kits: https://amzn.to/42fOQML
- Home Hydroponics | Small-Space DIY Growing Systems by Tyler Baras: https://amzn.to/42rhVpD
A few years ago my husband surprised me with the Aerogarden Farm set up and I LOVE IT!!! I have it running indoors from early October to Late April growing herbs indoors. We use the herbs and different lettuces I grow all season long and I highly recommend making that investment.
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