Oxygen helps roots breathe and absorb nutrients. Without oxygen, roots rot and plant growth slows. Hydroponic systems use air pumps or moving water to supply oxygen for healthy, strong root development. Class 8 Vocational Education Chapter 1 Hydroponics: Growing Plants without ...
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Capillary action is the movement of liquid through tiny spaces without external force. In hydroponics, wicks use capillary action to draw water upwards, keeping plant roots moist without using pumps or electricity. Class 8 Vocational Education Chapter 1 Hydroponics: Growing Plants ...
I faced trouble finding materials, balancing pH and maintaining water level. I used old PET bottles, asked help for pH testing and marked water levels with tape to manage these issues effectively. Class 8 Vocational Education Chapter 1 Hydroponics: Growing Plants ...
Yes, in the wick method, I saw the upper pot’s grow medium staying moist. The wick absorbed water from below and delivered it upward, keeping the roots hydrated without direct watering from the top. Class 8 Vocational Education Project 1 Hydroponics: ...
I used mustard, fenugreek, spinach and coriander seeds. They germinate quickly and grow well in hydroponics. Their roots adapt easily to water-based systems and give fresh, nutritious microgreens within 7–10 days. Class 8 Vocational Education Project 1 Hydroponics: Growing Plants without ...