Lately many methods of growing vegetables have emerged. One of them is the hydroponic planting method. Some people claim that planting vegetables by hydroponics can improve their nutrition, so hydroponic plants are healthier than vegetables grown in the usual way. However, is it true that hydroponic vegetables are healthier?
What are hydroponic vegetables?
Hydroponic vegetables are vegetables that grow with the help of liquids that contain minerals needed by vegetables to grow. Unlike other vegetables that need soil to grow, hydroponic plants only need mineral water to grow. The water used to grow these vegetables can also be recycled.
In addition to water and minerals, hydroponic plants also need lights, filtration systems for water and air, and climate control devices. All of these things are needed to support the growth of hydroponic plants. Usually, hydroponic vegetables are grown in greenhouses and outdoors.
What are the advantages of hydroponic vegetables?
Because hydroponic plants are highly guarded by the way and place of planting, and do not need soil, hydroponic vegetables do not need to use pesticides to protect them from insect pests. So, most hydroponic plant products are also organic.
In addition, the benefits of hydroponic planting are:
It only requires less water than conventional methods, so the cost for water is also less
Nutrition, humidity (pH), and environment as a place to grow can be controlled
Vegetables grow faster because more oxygen (from water) is available in the root area
More yields
Can be planted anywhere, does not require large land to plant
Does not require cultivation or weeding
Plant rotation is also not needed
Some plants, such as lettuce and strawberries, can be properly conditioned to reach better heights for planting, cultivation, and harvesting.
