Hydroponics is generally defined in modern encyclopedias and dictionaries as the science of growing plants without using soil by feeding them on solutions of water and mineral salts, instead of relying upon the traditional methods of cultivating the earth which most gardeners and farmers still continue to do in order to raise crops.
However, because such a description could sound a little complicated let us begin by thinking in simpler terms.
It is not always realized that hydroponics may be employed in numerous ways, ranging from the large scale production of commercial foodstuffs (flowers and fruits, through medium-sized office and community growing units, right down to smaller lots of colorful home blooms and indoor plants, or tasty vegetables and succulent salads for the household, or as a family hobby. This striking versatility of soilless culture, combined with the excellent results that can be obtained in all kinds of places, has made the system ideal for widely differing conditions. In fact, hydroponic gardening can be easier and more pleasant to do than ordinary soil gardening.
During the past few years an immense amount of scientific research has been undertaken to develop really simple and practical ways of growing plants without soil; methods which can be used confidently by amateurs and housewives. So do not be put off by something you have perhaps read about hydroponics being a complicated procedure requiring special skills or knowledge for success. On the contrary, simplified gardening without soil is basically straightforward, if you follow the few easy rules. Naturally, in big commercial units there has to be technical control, but for growing plants in the home or ordinary garden, backyard or window ledge, what matter most are love, care and ability to stick to the guidelines.
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