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Hydroponics

The document discusses hydroponics, which is a technique for growing plants without soil. Hydroponics became popular in the 1920s when a scientist named Dr. William F. Gericke commercialized experiments growing plants through nutrient solutions instead of soil. Some benefits of hydroponics are greater yields, easier nutrient delivery to plants, fewer pests and diseases, and the ability to grow plants anywhere. The document outlines the materials, nutrients, and environmental conditions needed to grow plants hydroponically, as well as some common crops grown this way.

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Hydroponics

The document discusses hydroponics, which is a technique for growing plants without soil. Hydroponics became popular in the 1920s when a scientist named Dr. William F. Gericke commercialized experiments growing plants through nutrient solutions instead of soil. Some benefits of hydroponics are greater yields, easier nutrient delivery to plants, fewer pests and diseases, and the ability to grow plants anywhere. The document outlines the materials, nutrients, and environmental conditions needed to grow plants hydroponically, as well as some common crops grown this way.

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HYDROPONICS

Soilless Gardening
By:
JONATHAN E. ESQUEJO
SHS-Teacher II

MAYROSE E. CASTULO
SHS-Teacher II

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Agenda
Introduction
History
Why grow plants hydroponically?
Materials used and nutrient solution
System Requirements

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Advantages and Disadvantages
What can you grow?
Conclusion

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Introduction
Hydroponic is a technique for
growing plants without or less soil.
Utilizing this technology, the roots
absorb balance nutrient dissolve in
water that meets all the plant
developmental requirements.

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HISTORY
 Hydroponics became popularized by the news media in
the 1920s when a scientist named Dr. William F. Gericke
of the University of California put laboratory
experiments in plant nutrition on a commercial scale.
So he termed these nutriculture systems HYDROPONICS.
 The word was derived from the Greek words, HYDRO
(water), and PONOS (labor), literally “water working”.
Why grow plants Hydroponically?
 Some hydroponic growers got many times
greater yields than conventional methods.
 Because hydroponically grown plants dip their
roots directly into nutrient-rich solutions, they
get what they need much more easily than plants
growing in soil.
 With smaller roots, you can grow more plants in
the same area and more yield.
 Many pests are carried in soil, so doing without it
generally gives you a more hygienic growing
system with fewer problems of disease.
Materials Used in Hydroponics

Coco Coir has an excellent air to


water ratio and with great water
retention
Materials Used in Hydroponics

Potting soil (Perlite) - Perlite +


Coco Coir + Vermiculite
are puffed/ heated to produce
light and porous material
Materials Used in Hydroponics

 Perlite is a naturally occurring


mineral that is added to garden
soil to improve aeration, water
retention, and drainage. It looks
like small, white Styrofoam balls
and is commonly found in
potting soil and seed-starting
mixes.
Materials Used in Hydroponics
 Vermiculite is a naturally
occurring mineral that takes the
form of glossy flakes, varying in
color from dark gray to sandy
brown.
 Vermiculite helps to aerate soil
while simultaneously retaining
water and nutrients, which it then
releases over time. 
Materials Used in Hydroponics

Carbonized rice hull + sand =


Ratio (2:1)
Nutrient Solutions

 In Hydroponics, nutrient control is


easy.
 A nitrogen-rich Grow Formula.
 A phosphorous and potassium-rich
Bloom Formula & The results?
Bumper crops of delicious fruits and
vegetables every time. 
Nutrient Solutions

 Plants require 17 essential elements to grow


and reproduce
 The first three are Hydrogen, oxygen and carbon
 Other 14 are: Macro-Elements: Nitrogen,
Phosphorous, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium
Sulfur Microelements: Iron, Manganese, Copper,
Zinc, Boron , Chlorine, Molybdenum, Nickel
System Requirements

pH Control 5.8 and 6.4

Temperature and
Environmental Control
68- 78 degrees
ADVANTAGES
 Higher yields achieved in a smaller space.
 Nutrients precisely controlled.
 Grow, bloom and boost formulas used at the appropriate growth
stage.
 Indoor gardens grown using full-spectrum horticultural lighting.
 Soil-borne pests and diseases are eliminated.
 Weeds are eliminated.
 Plants are healthier and reach maturity faster.
 Automation is possible
DISADVANTAGES
  Cost of initial investment
 Production is management, capital and labor intensive.
 A high level of expertise is required.
 Daily attention is necessary.
 Specially formulated soluble nutrients must always be used.
 Some water born diseases can spread rapidly in recirculation
system.
WHAT CAN WE GROW?

 ANY VEGETABLE THAT YOU CAN THINK OF.


CONCLUSION
 Progress has been rapid, and results obtained in various
countries have proved that this technology is thoroughly
practical and has very definite advantages over conventional
methods of crop production. The main advantages of soil-
less cultivation is the much higher crop yields. People living
in crowded city streets, without gardens, can grow fresh
vegetables and sterile areas can be made productive at
relatively low cost.
The way to get started
is to quit talking and
begin doing.
Walt Disney

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