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Because of its naturally aerated structure, coco coir is almost impossible to over water. In fact, coco coir can hold up to 8x its weight in water, and rather than over-saturate, will simply reject what it can't absorb comfortably. If you provide too much moisture to peat bases, for example, you run the risk of water logging. Not so with coco coir.

Hydroponic gardening also offers several benefits to our environment. Hydroponic gardening uses considerably less water than soil gardening

Nutrient Film Technique or NFT is a type of hydroponic system where a shallow stream of water containing all the essential dissolved nutrients required for plant's growth is re-circulated past the bare roots of plants in a watertight gully, also known as channel.

Hydroponics is an efficient and highly productive method of agriculture. While it etymologically means growing in water, it covers a wide array of alternative agricultural techniques

It's now time to counteract climate changes and focus on alternatives like hydroponic agriculture and hydroponic growing which uses 70 to 90 percent less water than conventional farming.

The introduction of container farming techniques in the last decade which caters to the hyper-local market is gaining prominence because of its small carbon footprint. The fully contained structure allows year-round growth regardless of the outside environment. Other benefits include less use of water than traditional farming as well as the lack of need for pesticides given the fully contained structure. The taste of products is best from container farming in comparison with other farming methods. However, the exorbitant capital involved and a limited variety of produce are deterrent factors in the more widespread adoption of container farming. However, with more research and the adoption of advanced and innovative technology and the range of production increases, the efficiency of container farms will improve. Container farming could be ideal for both urban and rural settings. This is because it functions as a standalone business and you only need the right container to get started. This makes it easier for both small and mid-size businesses to incorporate sustainable practices when it comes to agricultural production. Leveraging the modularity of containerized farms can be a very powerful way to bring better food to local communities all around the world. The advancement in technology for growth chambers can lead to effective research to create a suitable environment for the growing plants to cater to new markets and reap additional rewards.

Is hydroponic farming is still in trend?

Hydroponic growing experts briefly talk about foliar feeding vs soil feeding. Check out the role of foliar feeding and soil feeding in hydroponic grow system.