Hydroponics is an agricultural technology which utilize nutrient rich water for nourishment rather taking nourishment from soil. In combination with controlled climate greenhouse technology and drip irrigation, hydroponic technique sanctions farmers in this arid area to produce high quality vegetables and fruits throughout the year. For a country like Qatar hydroponic systems caters both land and water conservation and provide an excellent opportunity for sustainable agriculture.
Hydroponic systems work by allowing minute control over environmental conditions like temperature and pH balance and maximized exposure to nutrients and water. Hydroponics operates under a very simple principle: provide plants exactly what they need when they need it. Hydroponics administer nutrient solutions tailored to the needs of the particular plant being grown. They allow you to control exactly how much light the plants receive and for how long. pH levels can be monitored and adjusted. In a highly customized and controlled environment, plant growth accelerates.
By controlling the environment of the plant, many risk factors are reduced. Plants grown in gardens and fields are introduced to a host of variables that negatively impact their health and growth. Fungus in the soil can spread diseases to plants. Wildlife can plunder ripening vegetables from your garden. Pests can descend on crops and obliterate them in an afternoon. Hydroponic systems end the unpredictability of growing plants outdoors and in the earth. Without the mechanical resistance of the soil, seedlings can mature much faster. By eliminating pesticides, hydroponics produces much healthier and high-quality fruits and vegetables. Without obstacles, plants are free to grow vigorously and rapidly.
