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[Free Report] Urban Gardening: Hydroponic Towers |
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by Catherine Shim | 02-03-2021 03:08
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When we imagine city, the first thought that comes to mind is a crowded place filled with honking cars and tall skyscrapers creeping into the sky. Sadly, this is the truth of cities in so many places around the world as industrialization has led to cities populating at faster rates than the number of people and facilities that it can hold. This has led to many cities neglecting the environment and especially greenery. But what if there was a way to garden in an urban environment? Hydroponic towers are also known as vertical farming which adopts a different gardening method than the traditional ways. The distinctive feature fo hydroponic towers is that it does not use any soil to grow plants. This may come as a surprise as it is commonly know that soil, water, nutrients, and sunlight are necessary in order for plants to grow. Instead, it uses water and other nutrients that are specifically monitored and measured to nurture the plants. Rather than using soil, the towers use rock or coco coir fiber and are fed with a solution that includes different nutrients. Some benefits of hydroponic towers are that it is a highly efficient production system. As it is a vertical system, there is higher yield for the same tract of land. Also, as people control the environment that the plants are grown in, this allows year-round production. Since there are no soil involved, this prevents any soil-borne diseases and is 90% more efficient in terms of water use. There are many ways that you can make hydroponic towers at your own home. You can also recycle old plastic bottles and make them as a base for your tower. Make them into a cascade and fill each bottle with the necessary materials and the plant you want to grow. With hydroponic towers, you can grow different herbs, spinach, kale, and more. With some care for the plants and careful monitoring of their growth, add some greenery to your home while also growing some extra basil or veggies for your everyday meals. Works Cited: Greencoast Hydroponics. “What Exactly Is Hydroponics.” What Exactly Is Hydroponics - GreenCoast Hydroponics Knowledge Center, Greencoast Hydroponics, www.gchydro.com/info/what-exactly-is-hydroponics.
Singh, Hardeep, and Bruce Dunn. “Building a Vertical Hydroponic Tower - Oklahoma State University.” Building a Vertical Hydroponic Tower | Oklahoma State University, Feb. 2021, extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/building-a-vertical-hydroponic-tower.html#:~:text=A%20tower%20garden%2C%20also%20called,kale%2C%20broccoli%20and%20flowering%20petunia. |
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Hello Catherine! This is Yuseon your mentor.
Thank you for sharing this cool bit of information. I have actually never heard of the term "Hydroponic Towers" and found it fascinating that it doesn't need any soil to nurture the plants. Also unlike it's 'professional' name, it is good to know that it's easy made and can even use recycled bottles. It may be fun and both helpful for the environment.
Thanks for sharing this information. Can't wait to try it myself.
Posted 15-03-2021 15:16
Hi Catherine,
This is your mentor Debbie.
Thanks for sharing such a special system. This is a nice summary of a hydroponic system. I'm sure a lot of people are unaware of this. This actually reminds me of a hydroponic system I had built in a team as a part of voluntary work in Vietnam a few years back. Back then, we reused the water from a pond, which was at the bottom of the hydroponic tower, to grow the plants near the top of the tower. In that way, we could use the water provided more efficiently.
Anyways, since you've mentioned that we could build hydroponic towers at home as well, how about making one yourself? That could be an interesting work, especially since we are mostly stuck at home due to the pandemic. :)
Keep up with the great work! :)
Best Regards
Debbie
Posted 05-03-2021 16:43