Hydroponics allows growing plants without soil in an aqueous nutrient solution alone, sufficient for their normal development. There is a dual opinion about the benefits and harms of this method of farming. Let's try together to understand some aspects that say "for" and "against" hydroponics.
Hydroponics - benefit or harm?
In the nutrient water solution are all the necessary substances, which, in fact, are chemicals. In this regard, ardent adherents of all natural unreasonably call such a method harmful and even dangerous for health. However, if you look more closely, there is really nothing of the kind, on the contrary, this method has many advantages.
Benefits of Hydroponics
First, with this method of cultivation, plants receive complex fertilizers, grow well and yield a rich harvest. That is, this method is more productive.
When growing in hydroponics, space is considerably saved, since the root system of plants is small. Accordingly, water is saved.
The method of hydroponics excludes the appearance of rodents and insects, which harm plants and bring diseases. Grow in such conditions all year round. Yield in this regard increases many times.
Hydroponics - harm
Despite all the advantages, the vegetables grown by the method of hydroponics, there are disadvantages. If there are elements in the nutrient solution to accelerate growth, then in composition they are similar to those in which nitrates are contained. Therefore, if you do not want to consume nitrates, you must pre-soak the vegetables for 2 hours in cold water.
In general, the harmful composition in vegetables grown on hydroponics depends solely on the chemicals that were used in the process, but not on the method itself. And to recognize the presence of pesticides, pay attention to the taste and appearance of vegetables. If there is a possibility,
If they look very beautiful, attractive, as if from a picture of advertising, it means that they are grown on nitrates. Also, these vegetables are virtually devoid of flavor.
If you are afraid of accumulation in the body of nitrates coming with vegetables, try to grow them on your own site with hydroponics. In this case, you can independently control the composition of trace elements in the chemical composition. The cost of purchased equipment for hydroponics will soon pay off due to high yield.