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:
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Nutrient-rich water
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Inert media (like clay pebbles or rockwool)
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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:
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NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) – great for greens
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Drip Systems – good for mixed crops
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Ebb & Flow – flood and drain growing
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DWC (Deep Water Culture) – passive water culture
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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:
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Nutrients balanced
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Oxygen levels high
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Root zones healthy and consistent
It’s the system we specialize in because it offers:
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Faster growth
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Bigger yields
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Lower waste
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Clean, controlled results
✅ Who Hydroponics Is For
Hydroponics is ideal for:
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Indoor growers with limited space
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DIY hobbyists and pros alike
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Anyone growing tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, or other rooted plants
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Growers who want more control and less mess