HYDROPONICS FARMING TECHNOLOGY

In today’s world there is a requirement for clean food production, and Hydroponics is a likely solution for this demand raised, by savvy customers, over the past 10 years. 

Cultivating plants without soil is termed as “HYDROPHONICS”, which implies “water” and “work” in Greek. This method took roots in 19th century and evolved into its current structure, which is alluring to commercial growers and is gaining recognition among home gardeners.

TECHNIQUES:

PASSIVE TECHNIQUE:

As the name indicates the nutrient solution is “dormant”, and it may or may not be oxygenated, this is apt for cultivating crops at residence or on a small scale.

ACTIVE TECHNIQUES:

Here the nutrient solution is Dynamic or active, it is an intricate process which is suitable for Horticulture.

There are more Advantages than negatives with Hydroponics.

Hydroponics is a method to cloning hybrid cultivars that would otherwise not grow conforming to measure from seed. Hydroponics is very technical and proper so it is appealing method of agriculture to a larger consultation.

Mulching synopsis

Mulching is a process of covering the field with a protective layer. Mulching helps the farmer by protecting the top soil of field from, rains, excessive heat, wind and forms the breeding ground for beneficial organisms living in the soil.

From small scale production to large scale production mulching proves to be beneficial to both but doesn’t receive the projected appreciation.

Mulching helps to inhibit the growth of weeds, conserve soil moisture, improve soil texture and to protect roots from extreme temperature.

Mulches are of two types, biodegradable and nonbiodegradable conservation tillage is a common practise nowadays, where plant residue is left on the ground which works as mulch.

Non-biodegradable mulches are beneficial compared biodegradable mulches since they are more economical and can be used for a longer time.