Modular Hydroponics System

Hydroponics System Created With 3D Printer

What is hydroponics?
Hydroponics is the production of plants in a nutrient-rich water solution, instead of in soil. In most hydroponic systems, some medium is provided to the roots as a support structure, here clay pellets are used.

This soil-free method can use 90% less water, take up 4 times less space for the same amount of produce, and can grow crops twice as quickly if ideal conditions are created. No herbicides or pesticides are necessary. Additionally, no run off or leachate of phosphorus is created. All waste is in a controlled environment, and because no pesticides or herbicides are used and the unused nutrients recycle through the system, little to no waste is created. Hydroponic systems are also good for experimenting on crops because the environment can be entirely controlled: including temperature, light, nutrient ratios, amount of water received, pH, etc.

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