Hydroponics

Question 1

What is hydroponics?

Answer 1

The process of growing plants in sand, gravel or liquid, with added nutrients, but without soil.

Question 2

What are some ancient examples of hydroponics?

Answer 2

Hanging gardens of Babylon and floating gardens of the Aztecs of Mexico.

Question 3

What are the benefits of hydroponics?

Answer 3

1. Ability to produce higher yields than traditional, soil-based agriculture.
2. Allows food to be grown in areas of the world that don’t have much soil.
3. Eliminates the need for massive pesticide use.
4. Helps reduce world hunger and makes the world cleaner.
5. Families can purchase their own systems to grow food for their families.
6. There are many types of systems.