Among people of all ages Hydroponic gardening system are already highly
popular. They require little space, are easy to take
care of and give satisfactory results. However, people trying to
switch to organic products have a hard time in coping with the chemical
additions from the hydroponically-grown vegetables, and also because you will need to supply
the water with necessary nutrients, which are most of the times chemical, the
taste of the crops is not quite the ones people expect. Fortunately, aquaponic system, a new type of
gardening is available nowday. Aquaponic system can help you grow
organic food in your home without spending much money.
The aquaponic system is a mixture
between the aquaculture, as it requires growing fish in a special fish tank and
hydroponics, as it involves growing plants with water and nutrients. You will
probably wonder what role the fish play in all this business. Well, things are
quite easy: the fish excrement contain ammonia which is later decomposed in
nitrites and nitrates. The latter substance is benefit for the plants, offering
them enough nutrients to grow and develop normally. Thus, there will be no need
to supply your plants with chemical substances as they will already have all
the food they need.
This leads to the several advantages
that the aquaponic system has over the hydroponic one. First, the vegetables
will have a better taste as they will grow only with natural food and at their
own peace. This will give them that delicious taste you love so much in
veggies. Then, the system is simpler, as you will no longer need to feed your
plants each and every day. Just make sure that your fish are in good shape and
then let nature take its course.
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