What are Indoor Hydroponic Systems?
Having a backyard garden is a wonderful way to get fresh vegetables all summer long. But what about the rest of the year? Indoor hydroponic systems can deliver the goods 365 days a year. Like outdoor systems, indoor hydroponic systems take up little space. There are several different methods of indoor hydroponics, and plants are grown in an inert growing material or water. The growing material may consist of vermiculite, gravel, or one of many other types of inert substances that permit water to flow through. Nutrients dissolved in water flow throughout the growing area, delivering the necessary nutrients to the roots of the plant. Standard fertilizer is not used in indoor hydroponic systems; a specially designed fertilizer is required. Indoor hydroponic systems can be very simple to build, although the sky is the limit as to how sophisticated you want it to be. Most indoor hydroponic systems consist of a growing tray or tube, reservoir to hold the nutrient-rich water, a timer, and a p
