In the wick method, insert cotton wicks through a net pot filled with grow medium. Place it above a nutrient solution container. The wick draws water upward, keeping the plant roots moist continuously and passively.
Class 8 Vocational Education Part 1 Work with Life Forms
Class 8 Vocational Education Project 1 Hydroponics: Growing Plants without Soil NCERT solutions
To build a wick-based hydroponic system, take a container for nutrients and place a smaller net pot above it using a lid or tray. Insert cotton or nylon wicks from the plant pot into the nutrient solution. Fill the net pot with coco peat or jute. The wick absorbs the nutrient water and delivers it to the roots. It’s simple, electricity-free and ideal for beginners and microgreens.