1. Hydrophonics
The nutrient solution is drawn into the growing medium (which is the matter, surrounding the roots) from the reservoir with a wick. ... An air pump supplies air to the air stone that bubbles the nutrient solution and supplies oxygen to the roots of the plants. ... If this happens the roots can dry out quickly if the watering cycles are interrupted. ... The roots hang in the air and are misted with nutrient solution. ... Because the roots are exposed to the air like the N.F.T. system, the roots will dry out rapidly if the misting cycles are interrupted. ...
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