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Hydroponics is more than just a buzzword—it’s a complete shift in how we grow food, flowers, and specialty crops. Whether you’re a commercial farmer, home hobbyist, or space explorer, hydroponic growing offers game-changing advantages over traditional soil cultivation.
In today’s blog we break down seven compelling reasons to grow hydroponically. If you’re still on the fence about making the switch, this is the blog post for you.
The number one reason growers turn to hydroponics is yield. With nutrients delivered directly through fertigation, plants:
In hydroponics, everything is optimized—especially with systems like aeroponics or deep water culture. In fact, cut flower growers can achieve up to 60 plants per square meter, something impossible in traditional soil-based farming.
Hydroponics allows for off-season growing using artificial light and controlled environments. You don’t need to wait for spring or summer—you can grow fresh produce in winter, indoors, or even underground.
Soil diseases are a major headache for farmers. Hydroponics completely bypasses soil-based pathogens like root rot, nematodes, and wilt.
Crops most impacted by soil disease (and now mostly hydroponic):
Growers can also sterilize media between cycles, something impossible with open-field soil.
Hydroponics offers complete control over fertilizer and nutrient delivery:
Soil can cause calcium, phosphorus, or iron lockout. In hydroponics, the system is transparent and adjustable, especially in closed-loop setups with automation.
Field-grown produce often carries risks of:
Hydroponics eliminates or drastically reduces both risks:
Soil is heavy—hydroponic media like coco or peat is far lighter. That’s a game changer for:
Fun fact: Dr. Sharp’s sister once filled a hanging basket with soil… and it crashed to the ground!
Hydroponics allows you to grow in unconventional places without structural overload.
Last but not least—hydroponics is cool.
Whether you’re a techie, tinkerer, or just love plants, the process is fascinating:
“Hydroponics is cooler than soil growing. I don’t care what you say,” Dr. Sharp jokes—and many growers agree.
| Benefit | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| 1. Higher Yields | Grow more in less space |
| 2. Out-of-Season Crops | Year-round income or food supply |
| 3. No Soil Diseases | Healthier plants and longer grow cycles |
| 4. Precision Nutrient Control | Optimize for each crop stage |
| 5. Reduced Contamination | Safer food, fewer recalls |
| 6. Lightweight Systems | Grow anywhere—rooftops, apartments, greenhouses |
| 7. It’s Cool | Engaging, innovative, and ideal for curious growers |
Hydroponics isn’t just for big greenhouses or high-tech farms. It’s for anyone who wants better control, better yields, and a better growing experience.
Whether you’re producing salad in your spare room or prepping for Mars, hydroponics is the future of growing—and the future is already here.
Article by Dr Russell Sharp
If you would like to keep up to date with subjects just like this, you can listen to both our podcasts! Links can be found bellow:
Hydroponics Daily Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/207T7p7fw9sPjINfSjVXW2
Cereal Killers Podcast: https://t.co/eSEbBkTVHl