Hydroponics and Growing Plants and Vegetables without Soil
April 29, 2009 on 10:57 pm | By admin | In HomeSoil is never used in hydroponic vegetable gardening. Some systems have the ability to support the growing plants, allowing the bare roots to have maximum exposure to the nutrient solution.
In other hydroponic systems, the roots are supported by a growing medium. Some types of media also aid in retaining moisture and nutrients
Specific growing media are better suited to specific plants and systems. It is best to research all of your options and to get some recommendations for systems and media before making an investment in a hydroponic system that might not be the most efficient for your specific plant.