Medium⏱ timeWeeks$ cost15
Hydroponics Garden
Grow plants in nutrient water without soil and compare growth to potted plants.
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Result first
The build
Step 01
Set up the tank
Fill with nutrient water.
Step 02
Suspend plants
Hold roots in net pots reaching the water.
Step 03
Add air
Bubble air for healthier roots.
Step 04
Track growth
Compare with a soil-grown control.
Working Principle
Roots draw nutrients directly from the water, so plants can grow faster without spending energy searching soil for food.
The science behind it
A closer look
Hydroponics delivers exact nutrients efficiently, a method used for vertical and water-saving farming.
Take it further
Variables to test
- 1 Hydroponic vs soil growth — which wins?
- 2 Change nutrient strength — effect on growth?
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