Hydroponic gardening is an alternative to the more traditional process of growing plants in soil. Utilizing systems that cultivate plants by using water infused with nutrients, this form of gardening is said to speed up the production of produce significantly, both by allowing fruits and vegetables to mature quickly and also due to the increased yield per plant.

Hydroponics gives you the ability to directly nourish the root system of your plant quickly and often more completely than is possible with soil gardening. The water when run through various types of hydroponic systems is infused with the right balance of nutrients to stimulate rapid growth. Plus, being exposed to more oxygen helps the root system absorb those nutrients more efficiently. This helps the plants to mature quickly and bear fruit at a rate faster than more traditional methods.

Along with producing fruits and vegetables at an accelerated rate, hydroponic gardening is also kind to the environment. The water used to feed nutrients to root systems can constantly be recycled therefore using considerably less water to maintain a hydroponic garden. The yield is also relatively free of pesticides and other chemicals, since they are not needed to control pests or protect the plants from animals.

There are several different models or systems used with hydroponic gardening. The wick system is simple and easy to set up. Nutrients are transferred from a reservoir of water using a candlewick that comes in contact with the root system of each plant. This is not the most efficient process; however is often a good option for a home garden where the desire is to produce a few hydroponic tomatoes and similar fruits and vegetables. This method is never really used for large farms.

The NFT technique uses a pump to move nutrient rich water into tubes where the root systems reside. The slow nutrient drip effectively feeds the roots 24 hours a day while still allowing the roots to receive an equitable amount of oxygen. Maintaining a constant flow of water is necessary, even short interruptions may allow the roots to dry out and wither.

A continuous drip system is like the NFT system, a continuous drip nourishes the roots 24 hours a day. What is different with this system is it is possible to adjust the amount of water received by each plant in the network. Drip trays under the plants can capture the water and run it back through the system to pick up more nutrients and be reused to feed the plants.

These and other hydroponic gardening options make it possible to grow vegetables and other plants at a rapid pace without the need for a large section of ground for planting.

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