A Brief Overview On Hydroponic Plants
The quality of hydroponic plants is quite higher than in plants produced using traditional systems. Moreover, the required cropping time is much less for hydroponic plants compared to that of traditionally grown plants. However, not all plants can be grown following hydroponic system. The plants which can be grown using hydroponic system are chives, dill, sage, fennel, thyme, parsley, tarragon, rosemary, sweet basil, chili peppers, zucchini, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, strawberries, asters, forget-me-nots, California poppies, chrysanthemums, dwarf zinnias, ageratum, candy tuft, and dianthus.
Nutrition
In order to grow healthily, plants need adequate amount of minerals as well as trace elements in appropriate proportions, no matter where they are growing, whether it is a soil based production or hydroponic system. Hydroponic plants get the facility to obtain much higher levels of nutritional benefit. For hydroponic plants, since water delivers the nutrient mix to the plants, the maximum possible delivery of the nutrients can be ensured. Additionally, the accurate measurement of nutrient supplies can be established for hydroponic plants. This helps in eliminating or preventing undesired nutrient compounds.
Light
The hydroponic plants use the light energy available within the hydroponic system in order to grow, to stay healthy and to reproduce. You can place your hydroponic system anywhere and allow it to receive profuse sunlight. However, during summertime, it is better to avoid placing the hydroponic plants directly under the sunlight.
Additionally, almost all the hydroponic systems use artificial light systems, which promote growth. In order to have an automated lighting system for your hydroponic plants, you may suspend one or more fluorescent lights or install lights over the head of the hydroponic plants (but keep a safe distance of at least one foot over them). You may also connect the lighting system to a timer, giving 10-18 hours of light per day.
Humidity And Temperature
Humidity is an essential component of the development of seedlings. This is why the humid tropical zones of the world are so rich with vegetation. When you care to grow hydroponic plants, you must design the environment of the hydroponic system in such a fashion that it is able to preserve certain amount of humidity inside the system. The temperature of an ideal hydroponic system may vary between 65°F and 76°F. Additionally, it needs to set up in such a manner that the nighttime temperature must not go above the daytime temperature. Perfect temperature and humidity conditions help the plants to grow strong and healthy.
