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GROWING MEDIA FOR HYDROPONICS FARMING

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What is Hydroponics Hydroponics is science of growing plant without use of soil but with use of inert material such as gravel, sand, peat, vermiculite, pumice or sawdust to which is added to nutrient solution containing all essential elements needed by the plant for growth and development.    What are the growing media that can be used in hydroponics for the growth of plants: The media that can be used to nature the growth of plant in case of hydroponics are mainly used for two purpose on: On the basis to support the roots of the plants  On basis of proper supply of water / oxygen/Nutrient solution With the accessibility of so many varieties of grow media, it is pretty difficult to pick out the best one. Here Some media are listed that are the major Types of Hydroponic used Media: Coconut Coir Coco Peat or ultra-peat, Coconut coir is highly organic, highly inert and have great water holding capacity. Being the most efficient growing media for hydrop