Why do plants grow quicker and produce more in a hydroponic system?
Hydroponic systems basically spoon-feed plants their perfect food; they are highly efficient systems. In soil, plants spend a great deal of time and energy growing a large root system to find food and water. Additionally, nutrients in soil must be broken down first before they can be used, if they’re even present. With hydroponics, because food and water are delivered directly to the roots, the plant can spend its energy on producing more vegetation, larger fruit, flowers and vegetables. This efficiency allows plants to grow up to two times faster and with larger yields than with conventional soil gardening methods.
