Description

Aeroponic gardening offers a year-round solution to growing many different kinds of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Aeroponics is space-saving, pesticide-free, and highly efficient. But how do you know if it's the right choice for you? Aeroponic systems nourish plants with nothing more than nutrient-laden mist. The concept builds off that of hydroponic systems, in which the roots are held in a soilless growing medium, such as coco coir, over which nutrient-laden water is periodically pumped. Aeroponics simply dispenses with the growing medium, leaving the roots to dangle in the air, where they are periodically puffed by specially-designed misting devices. In aeroponics systems, seeds are "planted" in pieces of foam stuffed into tiny pots, which are exposed to light on one end and nutrient mist on the other. The foam also holds the stem and root mass in place as the plants grow.Anything, in theory. In practice, aeroponics systems are primarily used for the same applications as hydroponics systems, including leafy greens, culinary herbs, marijuana, strawberries, tomatoes, and cucumbers. One exception is root crops, which are impractical in a hydroponic system, but well-suited to aeroponics, as the roots have plenty of room to grow and are easily accessible for harvesting There are different types of aeroponic systems, some of which work better for greenhouses than others. In this book, we'll explain what aeroponics is all about, which type is most suitable for greenhouses, how much they cost, and what materials you'll need to get started.