Hydroponic cultivation methods

 Hydroponic cultivation by immersion method

 In this method of hydroponic cultivation, the roots of the plants are placed in water and nutrients, and air is directly available to the plant. Plants grow rapidly due to being immersed in nutrients and exposed to sufficient air, and most vegetable and agricultural products grow and develop well with this method.

 Hydroponic cultivation with the nutrient tape method (NFT)

 In the NFT method, plants are placed in chambers and nutrients are pumped into these chambers along with water. These channels are made inclined so that the liquid and minerals flow in the chamber and move along the path of the tank and the place where the plants are kept. The NFT method is one of the most common methods in hydroponic cultivation and it is very easy to install and use this system.

 Hydroponic cultivation with the wicking method

 Hydroponic cultivation with the wicking method is usually known as the simplest hydroponic system. This system does not require any electronic devices or power and its use saves costs.

In this method, plants are placed inside materials such as wool or perlite and are nourished through wicks that are located inside the nutrient reservoir. This method is not suitable for growing plants that require a lot of water to grow.

For more information about automatic irrigation and feeding in greenhouses, we recommend reading the articles in this section.

Hydroponic cultivation with aeroponics

In hydroponic cultivation with aeroponics, plants are suspended in the air and water and nutrients are sprayed to the plant roots through a mist. The air culture system is a little more complicated than other methods and requires more careful consideration. This method is usually more suitable for plants with small roots.

 Hydroponic cultivation with the drip system method

 Drip hydroponic cultivation is very simple and accessible and is suitable for growing a variety of plants. In this method, there are two chambers on two levels, the upper chamber contains plants and the lower chamber contains nutrients. Nutrients enter the upper chamber through a hose so that the plant roots can feed on them, and excess nutrients are transferred to the lower chamber through a pipe.