How Aeroponics Work

Aeroponics is used in many hydroponic systems and is in fact a major source of growing plants and herbs in a grow box. Aeroponics is the process of growing plants by taking advantage of the air culture in the grow box. The process of aeroponics is not new. It was discovered in the 1940's and is used around the globe by farmers and indoor gardeners.

In a hydroponic system, the aeroponic system works by spraying the plant's roots with a nutrient rich solution. The main two functionalities of aeroponics is air and water. This allows plants to grow quickly to maturity.

In Aeroponics, water is the only nutrient carrier using mist to feed the roots of the plant. Also, aeroponics are sometimes combined with a traditional hydroponic system for better results.

In an aeroponic system the plant's rootzone is suspended into an environment where the roots protrude into an atomized nutrient solution; the leaves and crown, often called the "canopy", extending above. The roots of the plant are separated by the plant support structure. The lowest stem and root system are sprayed or misted for short durations with a hydro-atomized pure water/nutrient solution.

Aeroponics is very safe, economic, and ecologically friendly form of growing plants and herbs. The conservation of water and energy make aeroponics one of the better choices when deciding to use a hydroponic system.

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