| When shopping around for nutrients for your | | | | it also forces the plant to rely more on its own |
| hydroponic system, you have probably noticed | | | | natural defenses. This means that they naturally |
| that there are two general options: organic and | | | | produce more of the antioxidants that make |
| non organic. Assuming that these nutrient blends | | | | fruits and vegetables so healthy for people. |
| are well balanced and come from a reputable | | | | More Environmentally Friendly - Generally speaking, |
| hydroponics supply company, they can provide | | | | growing hydroponically already has some |
| your plants with what they need to grow and | | | | environmental benefits over traditional growing. |
| thrive well. So why do so many opt for the | | | | Since less water is lost through absorption in the |
| organic solutions over the synthetic solutions? And | | | | soil, less water is needed. It also allows you to |
| why does it seem that organic growing increases | | | | grow more food in less space, meaning it does |
| in popularity with each passing year? There are | | | | not take up any of the ever-shrinking supply of |
| several reasons really why people go organic. | | | | arable land. But if you want to go extra green in |
| Higher Nutrient Levels - Some evidence exists | | | | your grow room, you should consider using |
| that organic plants grown organically are healthier | | | | organic plant nutrients and using only organic |
| for you than those grown through more modern | | | | methods to control pests. Using fewer chemicals |
| conventional methods. Using only organic plant | | | | and pesticides means that fewer of these |
| nutrients makes each piece of food denser in dry | | | | compounds will end up down the drain, therefore |
| matter, meaning that there is more food and less | | | | lending some protection to our oceans and other |
| water. When you do not use chemical pesticides, | | | | bodies of water. |