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Require materials that retain moisture longer.

Easier to set up for the novice gardener.

There are two types of hydroponics systems for.

Requires specialized knowledge and equipment.

Higher maintenance (constant supervision, pH.

Possibility exists to grow outside of our.

Possibility to grow crops outside of climate.

Hydroponic gardening takes place on everyĬontinent in some form for food or commercial use.

Nutrients are delivered to the plant in an.

Hydroponics - The growing of plants without soil

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