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Organic vs Hydroponic Growing ...

Organic vs Hydroponic Growing ...

The debate on "Organics" and "Hydroponics"

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ORGANIC VS HYDRO

There is a huge popular debate about the value of "organic"

fertilizers and methods, many people would like to apply

"organics" to hydroponics. Currently accepted organic fertilizer

components are dependent upon organisms in the soil to convert

the "organic" materials into a useable form for plants.

In hydroponics we provide the minerals required for plant growth

directly, completely eliminating the need for soil and soil organisms. 

The result is much higher growth rates, yields and even

crop quality than organic methods can achieve. This is not what

some people want to hear, but it is the simple scientific truth - and

practically all scientists and educators in the fields of agriculture

and chemistry know it and will be the first to agree.

In fact, the kinds of materials which are permitted for use under "organic" regulations are not of sufficient purity to be used for hydroponic culture.

With this in mind it's important to recognize the reasons that

"organically" grown produce is gaining such popularity.

Consumers want to buy produce which is not tainted with

hazardous chemicals or poisons. There is an increasing public

demand for methods which are gentle on our delicate planet and

which don't harm the soil, water or ecosystems. Hydroponic

farming methods fit properly into this system of values if used

appropriately. 

Hydroponics protects us from tainted soil because it doesn't use soil.

Less water is required for hydroponic culture and consequently

more food can be cultivated with less water. 

The fertilizers we use for hydroponics are ultra-pure and leave no residue in the cultivated fruits and vegetables.

Since hydroponic technologies are more efficient than soil methods, more people can be fed with less area and ecological impact.

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