Hyproponics The term hydroponics is derived from two Greek words, hudor, water, and ponos, work. When combined, these mean 'water-working'—and a reference to the use of solutions of water and fertiliser chemicals for soilless plant cultivation, as opposed to normal growth in soil or geoponics (the care of the earth). Quite a number of different methods of hydroponics are today in general usage throughout the world, the exact choice depending upon local needs and conditions. However, they all conform to the same basic principles and all have one common objective—the growing of plants quite independently of earth or organic matter. This capacity for divorcing the cultivation of flowers, vegetables, fruits and grains from the soil has profound implications for the development of horticulture and farming. In short, it means that mankind is no longer solely dependent on the land for sustenance and the satisfaction of natural desires for a beautiful environment, because gardeners and farmers can now produce lovely flowers and raise fine crops without any soil in almost any place they may wish.

Given a minimum supply of water, hydroponic units, both small and large, may be set up in towns and cities, for the enjoyment and use of urban populations, while people living in deserts or barren regions can raise quantities of attractive and healthy plants even under the very infertile conditions common in such areas.




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May 20, 2012