Cathy Isom gives us the pros and cons of Hydroponics, and why we shouldn’t do away with soil just yet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
Hydroponics Advantages – Disadvantages
While there are plenty of advantages of Hydroponic farming, especially for anyone living in small spaces and wanting to grow their own veggies indoors, there are certainly a few disadvantages, as well.
For those of us more in-tuned to the natural ways of doing things. Modern hydroponics also has questionable nutritional aspects.
Also, many common crops, potatoes, corn, squash, root veggies, grains, are not well-suited for hydroponic systems. They are more geared to lettuces, tomatoes, and other water-hungry, relatively small bushes.
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