Hydroponic gardening has been in plant husbandry for decades, and now, home gardeners are beginning to jump on the bandwagon of Growing Marijuana with Hydroponics. Hydroponics involves growing plants in a water/nutrient-rich solution, without soil. In theory, any plant can grow hydroponically but in practice, only a few plants have been able to do so. Fortunately, that has in no way affected its popularity, and it has found an abode in the growing community of states legalizing the growing and use of marijuana. Other plants grown hydroponically include lettuces, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, melons, herbs and a couple of others.
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Some persons may assume hydroponic gardening is just one of those inventions which has evolved from the sole desire of breaking out of the norm. Well, hydroponic gardening isn’t one of such, as it has several benefits which growing plants in the ‘wild’ would never have. Hydroponic gardening allows for the growth of plants in a completely controlled environment, free from soil-borne pests, diseases and the variations of nutrient percentages. This real-time monitoring of soil parameters such as nutrients, light levels, and temperature, phenomenal yields of high quality, delicious produce can be gotten without having to resort to the use of dangerous herbicides or pesticides.
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The biological decomposition of organic matter generates primary nutrients of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium salts which plants make use of. These salts are then broken down by water and taken up by the plant roots. For a plant to grow properly, the plant must receive all nutrients and elements in just the right proportion. However, in practice, plants rarely do either due to lack of organic matter in the soil, the presence of impurities or biological imbalance. With hydroponic gardening, plants get the right amount of nutrients directly to their roots without having to look for it.
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There are just so many reasons why marijuana with hydroponics gardening is the way to go. Soils easily lose their nutritional value and necessary soil parameters, and nutrient amounts are difficult to measure especially pH and fertility. However, with a hydroponic setup, the pH and nutritional value of the water can easily be measured and monitored, so plants always have the right amount of nutrients supplied. Also, in soil, the essential elements are only provided to the plants after watering of the soil, but in a hydroponic setup, the nutrients are available for an extended period or throughout its growth cycle. Finally, soils contain several creatures, pests, and diseases while hydroponic growth mediums are inert and sterile making for a hygienic environment for the plant and owner.
Authored By Adam.