Gardening & Hydroponics

As the world's population continues to grow and land becomes more scarce, the need to cultivate healthy, food-bearing plants in small spaces grows in importance. A new type of gardening called "hydroponics" is rapidly gaining popularity. Hydroponics is defined as the process of growing plants in a nutrient-rich solution instead of soil. Instead of planting seeds in the ground, plants are placed in a growing medium, such as perlite, gravel, or rockwool. This medium allows water and oxygen direct access to the plant's roots. Nutrient-enriched water is then added so that the plant has a constant supply of nutrition to draw from. Because the plants have direct access to all the necessary nutrients and do not have to expend the same amount of energy as they would if they were planted in soil, hydroponically grown plants grow larger, better tasting produce much faster than traditional gardens.

Another benefit of hydroponic gardening is that over time it becomes much more cost-effective than traditional gardening. However, it is vital to make sure you have the right equipment to ensure that your hydroponic system is efficient and reliable. Fresh Water Systems offers a wide range of products to help get your hydroponic garden up on its feet. Whether you have a commercial hydroponic greenhouse or are just trying to start your home garden, Fresh Water Systems has the products and expertise you need to make your garden a success.