Hydroponics Overview

Hydroponics Overview: What It Is & Why It Works

Hydroponics is the method of growing plants without soil,  using water, nutrients, and oxygen to feed the root system directly. It’s cleaner, faster, and more space-efficient than traditional soil growing, making it ideal for indoor growers, urban setups, and commercial production.

🌿 How Hydroponics Works

Instead of soil, hydroponic systems suspend the roots in:

  • Nutrient-rich water

  • Inert media (like clay pebbles or rockwool)

  • Or both, depending on the system

Plants take up everything they need, with no guesswork, no runoff, and no dirt.

🔧 Types of Hydroponic Systems

There are several styles of hydroponics, including:

  • NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) – great for greens

  • Drip Systems – good for mixed crops

  • Ebb & Flow – flood and drain growing

  • DWC (Deep Water Culture) – passive water culture

  • RDWC (Recirculating Deep Water Culture) – high-efficiency, scalable, ideal for fruiting crops

🔄 Why We Recommend RDWC

RDWC builds on DWC by recirculating the water through multiple grow buckets and a control reservoir. This keeps:

  • Nutrients balanced

  • Oxygen levels high

  • Root zones healthy and consistent

It’s the system we specialize in because it offers:

  • Faster growth

  • Bigger yields

  • Lower waste

  • Clean, controlled results

✅ Who Hydroponics Is For

Hydroponics is ideal for:

  • Indoor growers with limited space

  • DIY hobbyists and pros alike

  • Anyone growing tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, or other rooted plants

  • Growers who want more control and less mess

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