Thread: Hydroponic Vegetables and Herbs

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Wow, really? I know hydroponics and pot are a classic, but I'm surprised that backyard hydroponics for vegetables and herbs is not a bigger thing in the US. It is a bit of a rigamarole setting it up, but so easy afterwards. I mean, there's no weeding - just plant and grow, and clean out the water reservoir occasionally (every few months).

James.

I looked a few up in my neighborhood and these are a few examples.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-sta...ity-inspectors

https://www.agritecture.com/blog/201...ponics-venture

https://www.outsideonline.com/238910...anics-fix-food

I didn't find the one I wanted easily. They use a vertical turning set up.

Well, you could always buy an Aero garden. You get everything you need in one package. You can't grow much and they are pricey but it gives you an idea of what hydroponics is all about.

The problem I have with hydroponics, is usually there's no flavor, in comparison to organic grown.

Originally Posted by outback

The problem I have with hydroponics, is usually there's no flavor, in comparison to organic grown.

Would this be the nutrients in the water compared to the soil or the choice of plant grown?

Heirloom plants taste so much better but are not conductive to modern production.