Hydroponics

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What is Hydroponics?

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A method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water instead.

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When was the earliest documentation of Hydroponics?

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Egyptians used floating gardens.

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What are examples of growing media in Hydroponics?

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Rockwool, lava rocks, styrofoam, sand, gravel.

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What is the ideal pH range for growing Lettuce?

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pH 7.0.

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What is the pH scale range for basic substances?

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8-14.

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What is an Active Hydroponic System?

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A system that uses moving parts, pumps, and circulating nutrients.

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What is a Passive Hydroponic System?

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A system that relies on capillary action without pumps or moving parts.

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What are the benefits of Hydroponics?

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Faster plant growth, less water usage, and no soil-borne diseases.

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What is Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)?

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A hydroponic system where a thin film of nutrient solution flows over the roots.

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What is Ebb and Flow in Hydroponics?

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A system that periodically floods the plant roots with nutrient solution and then drains it.