Understand Basics
Hydroponics grows plants in nutrient-rich water without soil. Key benefits: faster growth, 90% less water, no weeds, year-round indoors.
Types for Beginners
- Deep Water Culture (DWC): Roots in oxygenated nutrient solution.
- Kratky (Passive DWC): No pumps; roots partially submerged, air gap forms as water lowers.
Read UMN Extension guide: plants need light, air, water, nutrients, heat, space. Optimal pH 5.4-7.
