The hydroponic garden is a smart way to grow plants in small areas without investing too much effort. The techniques that can be used in gardening to make it much easier are numerous and in most cases accessible to any home, even without outdoor terraces or patios.
How to Build a Hydroponic Garden
First you have to pay attention to the way in which you are going to build the garden and the space that you are going to destine for it, the hydroponic gardens can be cultivated in any place and are special for interiors since they do not need of land for their cultivation, Cultivate vertically.
- First you need a tray that will serve as a pot for the plants, this can be pipes, it should be placed a bed of gravel or stone medium-sized in the tray, so that the roots have a place to stand.
- Then another layer of coconut fiber is placed, which has no nutrients and only serves as a support. In the coconut fiber channels are opened where the seeds will be put, and then closed so that they are completely covered.
- Once the seeds have been sown, water the tray until it is completely moist.
- Depending on the type of plant, nutrients are added more or less frequently, allowing the roots to absorb them.
- The PH balance should be adjusted so that the plant can continue to absorb nutrients easily. Also, the tray should be in a place where you get the most light, either artificial or solar, that allows the natural growth of plants.
The hydroponic system is a great method for growing small plants, such as radishes, lettuces or strawberries; for the latter type is highly recommended, since you will not have to kneel on the floor, you can work while you are standing.
