Soil? Who Needs It? The A-Z of Hydroponic Growing

Hydroponics is an innovative approach to growing plants that is gaining popularity among gardeners and farmers alike. With hydroponics, plants are grown without soil, relying instead on a nutrient-rich water solution to supply their needs.

To help you understand the basic concepts of hydroponics, we’ve put together a list of key terms and definitions:

• Hydroponics: The practice of growing plants without soil.
• Nutrient Solution: A mixture of nutrients dissolved in water, which is used to feed the plants in a hydroponic system.
• Growing Medium: A substance that provides support for plant roots in a hydroponic system.
• pH: A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. check our guide about [pH in hydroponics](http://hydroponicsexplained.com/posts/the-impact-of-ph/ “The Impact of pH Balance on Hydroponic Plant Growth: What You Need to Know).
• EC/TDS: Measurements of the concentration of nutrients in the nutrient solution.
• Hydroponic System: The overall setup used for growing plants hydroponically.
• Plant Nutrition: The science of providing plants with the nutrients they need to grow and thrive.

Each of these concepts is critical to understanding how hydroponics works and how to set up and maintain a successful hydroponic system. By learning about the different components involved, you will be better equipped to grow healthy plants and achieve impressive yields.

• hydroponics
• water
• vegetables
• fruits