Indoor Hydroponic Gardening - Would you like to enjoy fresh tomatoes all year round without buying them from the supermarket? We are talking delicious, fresh from the garden tomatoes and other produce that you produce yourself. You don’t have to live in a warm location or have a large greenhouse. It is possible to grow great produce by using a simple hydroponic system and a well lit corner of your home.
What is Indoor Hydroponic Gardening?
Indoor hydroponic gardening is a system of gardening where the plants grow in a nutrient solution with no soil. Usually people assume that hydroponics is using only water to grow the plants, but in truth the liquid the plants grow in is a mixture of fertilizers to feed the plants. The liquid that sustains the plants doesn’t evaporate very quickly or run off like in traditional gardens. This makes indoor hydroponic gardening a great choice for drought stricken areas or people who don’t have access to a garden.
When you start indoor hydrop
onic gardening, you will need some type of medium to hold the plants and roots. This can be gravel, sand, or some type of fibers. Since these mediums do not contain any nutrients, you will use the hydroponic system to deliver nutrients directly to the roots of the plants. This is usually done with a pump and a timer. In addition, since the feeding takes place at the roots the plants will not put effort into growing an elaborate root system to find nutrients. Instead, that energy is put into growing lush foliage and produce.
There are many commercial products you can use for your nutrient mix. As indoor hydroponic gardening grows in popularity, more and more garden centers are carrying products to support it. These nutrients come in liquid or powder form and are easy to mix and apply. It is possible to feed a hydroponic garden with and organic, homemade solution. However, these types of solutions tend to be thicker and can plug up the pump system.
When it comes to light for indoor hydroponic gardening, make sure you have adequate light for the type of plant you are growing. If you have a window that gets a lot of sun throughout the day that may be adequate. However, many gardeners choose to supplement their natural light with grow lights. This will ensure that your plants get plenty of light to grow strong and produce abundantly!
A hydroponic garden is a great way to have delicious vegetables all year. In addition, you can grow exotic plants and flowers in this type of system as well. Once you have tried it and learn the basics, you may never use soil again!
More information on indoor hydroponic gardening:
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How to Build and Take Care of a Hydroponics Garden "Learn the Easiest Way to Build Your Own System, the Right Types of Vegetables to Grow and Tips on Caring For Your Plants" |
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Hydroponic Basics: The Basics of Soilless Gardening Indoors |
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Gardening Indoors with Soil & Hydroponics |
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Aquaponic Gardening: A Step-By-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together |