Hydroponics differs widely from conventional farming in the following ways:
The hydroponics plant is grown in an artificially constructed plastic bed filled with an inert medium such as gravel, rather than being planted directly into the ground.
Plant roots are fed directly and continuously with an aqueous solution containing the correct balance of plant nutrients, which are computer monitored and
introduced in micro-doses in order to provide the perfect growing conditions. Therefore, the plant is not dependent on drawing its nutrient requirements from an often-depleted soil Structure. Also, the plants do not suffer from the risks of inadequate rainfall and/or excessive water wastage associated with irrigation.A tightly controlled environment is created. Plants are protected from adverse and unexpected weather conditions such as heavy rain, strong winds, hailstorms, frost, low temperature and excessive sunlight.
They are also protected from pests and plant diseases, thus avoiding the use of pesticides and herbicides.As a result, an uninterrupted supply of hydroponics products can be made available to the markets throughout the year.