aeroponics

• aeroponics is the process of using air rather than soil to grow plants. plants are usually grown suspended in the air, in a closed environment such as a greenhouse
• nutrients and water are sprayed into a fine mist onto the roots and lower stem of the plant every few minutes
• plants are easily maintained, less nutrients and water are needed as they are directly absorbed by the roots and not dispersed into the soil, little space is needed compared to conventional growing methods, the plants can be easily moved around
• however, it relies upon the nutrient misting system and if this breaks down it can lead to the loss of all the plants, specialist knowledge for the exact nutrients is needed, the root chambers must be cleaned regularly and its very expensive