Hydroponics

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What is hydroponics?

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A method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water instead.

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What does 'ponics' mean?

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To cultivate.

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What does 'hydro' mean?

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Water.

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What is a major advantage of hydroponic systems?

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It is low maintenance.

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What is a major disadvantage of hydroponic systems?

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High start-up costs.

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What is the Ebb and Flow system?

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A hydroponic system where plants are periodically flooded with nutrient solution and then drained.

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What is the NFT system?

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Nutrient Film Technique, a hydroponic system where a thin film of nutrient solution flows over the roots of plants.

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What is Deep Water Culture?

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A hydroponic system where plant roots are suspended in a nutrient-rich oxygenated water solution.

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What is the Wick system?

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A passive hydroponic system that uses a wick to draw nutrient solution to the plant roots.

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How do plants receive nutrients in hydroponics?

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Through a nutrient solution that is delivered directly to their roots.