Types of Hydroponics – Aeroponics

May 8, 2008

Waterculture hydroponics

The aeroponic system is probably the most high-tech type of hydroponic gardening. Like the N.F.T. system below the growing medium is primarily air. The roots hang in the air and are misted with nutrient solution.

The mistings are usually done every few minutes. Because the roots are exposed to the air like the N.F.T. system, the roots will dry out rapidly if the misting cycles are interrupted.

A timer controls the nutrient pump much like other types of hydroponic systems, except the aeroponic system needs a short cycle timer that runs the pump for a few seconds every couple of minutes.

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