Hydroponics Method : □ It is a method of growing plants by using mineral nutrient solutions instead of soil to deliver water and minerals to the crop roots. □ Advantages : ◇ It requires less labour, & yields are much higher as plants grow faster (due to direct access to required nutrients). ◇ Hydroponics systems require only around 10 percent of the water that soil-based agriculture requires. ◇ The farm can be managed remotely using the internet of things ◇ The method is suitable for growing greens and herbs as they don’t have deep roots. Tomatoes and strawberries are other popular items. ◇ Hydroponics reduces both cost on transportation and emissions. 2.0K views12:37
