Hydroponics is the science and the art of gardening without the need for soil. This is attractive to those who want to grow their own plants but have limited space at home for gardening. What also makes hydroponics ecologically and economically sound method of gardening is that it will only need minimum amount of water, fertilizer and pest control. To get started with your hydroponic gardening project, you will need a homemade hydroponic system.

A homemade hydroponic system makes it possible for plants to grow in water that is full of nutrients for plant growth. The required nutrients will be mixed to the plant’s water supply artificially. One might think that hydroponics does not really require soil. But you still need a growing medium that will provide support to the plant roots. The different mediums are composed of inert materials that can retain the moisture. The plant roots are suspended within the water by design. The plant will get the nutrients directly from the water. You can also automate your homemade hydroponic system by installing timers and remote monitoring equipment.

You can practically grow varieties of salad greens, herbs and vegetables hydroponically. These include thyme, basil, chives, lettuce, mustard, cucumber, garlic, beans and others. You can even grow seedlings and flowers.

Utilizing a homemade hydroponic system, you can be sure that the plants will grow and mature faster. You can expect steady supply of fresh and high-quality vegetables all-year round. You will just need a small space at home for your hydroponic garden. You will not only enjoy your own harvest of plants but save significant amount of money as well.