Kapanlagi.com - Are you one of those who like to do hydroponics at home? Hydroponic farming is currently popular among the community, especially for those who live in urban areas because it does not require a large land area. Hydroponics relies only on water with good nutrients for cultivation. With this method, you can still create a garden in a small area.
Plants grown through hydroponics system grow quickly and do not require a large planting medium. In order to grow well, hydroponic plants depend on various factors such as lighting, water quality, and good air circulation. The advantage of hydroponic plants is that they are environmentally friendly as they do not require fertilizers or pesticides. It is no wonder that hydroponic vegetables are considered safe for consumption. Before you try to grow them, it is good to know the types of hydroponic plants. What are they? Find out in the following article.
1. Spinach
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The first type of hydroponic plant is spinach. For those of you who really like this vegetable, it is a must to grow this type of hydroponic plant. By utilizing this method, spinach will grow quickly and be ready to harvest in no time. In addition, the nutritional content in spinach will be fulfilled. Therefore, spinach can be a good recommendation for you to start growing hydroponic plants at home.
2. Tomato
Next, the type of hydroponic plant that you can grow at home is tomato. Although it is easy, the key to this type of hydroponic plant is to choose seeds with good quality. Because, it can affect the harvest results later on. It is also recommended to use coconut fiber media when germinating tomato seeds. After that, you only need to do regular maintenance until the tomatoes are ready to be harvested.
3. Mint Leaves
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Mint leaves that are commonly used as a mixture in drinks such as tea or as a flavoring in various cakes can also be used as a hydroponic plant. In fact, the way to grow it is considered very easy. This is because the roots of mint leaves can spread quickly. Therefore, this plant is ideal for hydroponic cultivation because it will quickly absorb water, which is the main nutrient.
4. Celery
Celery leaves that you often encounter in food can also be one of the types of hydroponic plants that you can grow at home. This vegetable with a distinctive smell also has good health benefits. You can grow this plant using the wick or floating raft system. Not only that, celery can also be grown using other hydroponic methods.
5. Lettuce
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Lettuce hydroponic plants seem to be popular hydroponic plants that you often encounter. Yes, apparently lettuce is indeed one of the popular vegetables to be processed into various foods and dishes. Lettuce has many minerals and nutrients, however, growing lettuce vegetables with hydroponic methods is also quite simple and easy. The normal growth time for lettuce is around 40-60 days depending on the type. With hydroponic vegetable cultivation technology, lettuce can be harvested in just 24-30 days.
6. Green Mustard
Another type of hydroponic plant that has good benefits is green mustard. The advantage of growing this type of plant is that it can be grown anywhere and is resistant to rain, so it can grow all year round. If you want to cultivate this type of hydroponic plant, it is actually the right choice rather than using conventional methods.
7. Kale
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Furthermore, the type of hydroponic plant that can be a reference to be grown at home is kale. Due to the high demand in the market for this type of vegetable, it's no wonder that many farmers have started cultivating this plant using hydroponic methods. Some of the benefits of kale for health include preventing cancer, having anti-obesity properties, and anti-osteoporosis. With so many vegetable varieties, you can add kale to your planting list.
8. Water spinach
Water spinach turns out to be one of the most commonly processed vegetables by Indonesian people. You can also grow it yourself using hydroponic methods.
Consuming water spinach can also help you maintain eye health, lose weight, prevent diabetes, and much more. Considering the numerous benefits of water spinach, it's worth it for you to grow water spinach using hydroponic methods.
9. Chili
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Apparently, chili is one of the types of hydroponic plants that is easy to grow. Not only is it easy, but the many uses of chili for daily cooking certainly make you want to grow chili in your backyard. With that, this type of hydroponic plant is very suitable for you to try. Moreover, chili care is considered very easy and does not require intensive care like other types of plants. The most important thing is that you just need to choose superior chili seeds and provide sufficient water and nutrient needs.
Those are a series of hydroponic plants that you can grow in your backyard. Which type of plant do you want to try first? Hopefully, it will be useful.
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