Well yes: if we thought that the combination of plant-earth life was necessary, hydroponic greenhouse cultivation is ready to prove us wrong: some plants can thrive and live only thanks to water. As mentioned, in fact, the hydroponic greenhouse is nothing more than the cultivation of plants outside the earth , where water plays a fundamental role thanks to its nutrients.
Although we have only recently been talking about what a hydroponic greenhouse is, the technique has its roots in very ancient times. But what are the benefits of hydroponic cultivation How is it possible to have a DIY hydroponic greenhouse, or opt for a small hydroponic greenhouse at homeHow a hydroponic greenhouse works and how to use
it First of all we answer a question that perhaps arises spontaneously: why a hydroponic greenhouse The need for a cultivation exclusively in water became evident when it was necessary to deal with not very fertile soils, which therefore had to be something extra”. The term hydroponic (from hydor, water and ponos, work) includes all those solutions designed to grow plants, fruit and vegetables directly in water and outside the soil.
The hydroponic greenhouse allows plants to grow much faster and absolutely safer. It is no mystery, in fact, that some components of the soil can damage the health of the individual: thehydroponic cultivation solves many of these problems. A person allergic to nickel, for example, will not be able to consume tomatoes or tomato puree unless nickel-free. The removal of nickel from fruit and vegetables can only be achieved thanks to a hydroponic greenhouse. In addition, hydroponics allows you to avoid irrigation. The perfect plants for the hydroponic greenhouse
If you are interested in the hydroponic greenhouse, even a small one to keep at home, let’s start immediately with an overview of the plants to grow inside. Plants and even legumes can be grown in a hydroponic greenhouse , such as:
- cucumbers
- tomatoes
- parsley
- strawberries
- rosemary
- basil
- celery
- lettuce
- various legumes
- rose
- tulips
- various flowers
What is the type of hydroponic greenhouse that suits you best?
You can have a small hydroponic greenhouse even at home, or opt for a more complex system to be dedicated to larger areas. In reality, there are really many types of hydroponic greenhouses, and some of them have a particular functioning. There is for example the greenhouse with the passive system, called Wick , the aquaculture with the active system, the ebb and flow, the drip system, the NTF , and even the aeroponics . Choosing on the spot is not easy, especially if you are not used to it: in this case, asking for advice from an expert can prove to be really useful to understand which hydroponic greenhousedo more to your case. The do-it-yourself hydroponic greenhouse
We have illustrated the most “serious” systems, but nothing prevents you from playing with hydroponics even at home. Building a DIY hydroponic greenhouse is simple and fun, it only takes a few precautions. An exquisitely homemade (but effective) system consists, for example, of:
- get an old aquarium or container that will serve as a root tank (better if dark in color to filter the sun’s rays)
- buy plastic pots for hydroponics
- get some polystyrene to create the lid of the containers and fix the plants
- buy a substrate for hydroponics
- buy an air pump
- get some stones to stop the pump tube
- buy nutrients for hydroponics
What you need to start a hydroponic greenhouse
In addition to the tools described above, to start a hydroponic greenhouse at home you need to choose the perfect place you have:
- electric current
- necessary to manage the flow independently
- water source
- water proves to be fundamental, especially if analyzed in its characteristics and peculiarities of
heating - with detection of lowering of temperature
- light regulation for the correct development of crops
And for an extremely small hydroponic greenhouse
Let’s face it: not everyone has the possibility to manage a hydroponic greenhouse with all the trappings. However, you can do a little experiment with a mini- soil, perfect for germinating seeds and stimulating the roots a little. On the web there are real starter kits suitable even for those who have no experience. A small hydroponic greenhouse will also need some tools, but absolutely easy to find, such as:
- Red led lights – necessary to stimulate the production of flowers and fruits
- Blue led lights – necessary to increase the yield of plants
