Aquahyd : Setting up commercial hydroponic farms & equipment in India -

Hydroponics is a method of growing crops without soil. Plants are grown in rows or on trellises, just like in a traditional garden, but they have their roots in water rather than in dirt. Most of us confuse soil with nutrients. In fact, soil provides structure, not the actual food itself, for plant roots. The food comes from other materials mixed in the soil, such as compost, broken down plant waste or fertilizers. Plants grown hydroponically can actually grow faster and healthier than plants in soil because they don’t have to fight soil borne diseases; in addition, all the food and water they need are given directly to their roots around the clock.

Growing plants hydroponically doesn’t have to be done on a large scale, and it’s easier than you might think. Now there are kits, do it yourself systems and even fully automated growing tables, all designed for home gardeners.