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ydroponic agriculture, which has
Hbecome a very widespread concept,
has recently been called the agriculture of
the future. But is it really so?

Before answering this question, it is
useful to remember what hydroponics is.

Hydroponics is a form of
agriculture in which the water
and nutrients needed by the plant
are delivered to the root zone
by stagnant or flowing nutrient
fluids and is largely used in
greenhouses.

TIn soilless agriculture, the
minerals, nutrients, amount
of water and other elements
Tomatoes, required for the development of
cucumbers, peppers, plants are calculated, plans are
created in accordance with these
strawberries, greens, calculations and production
cut flowers and is started. This reduces the
ornamental plants uncertainties experienced in
traditional agriculture. Plants
are the most common do not expend energy to find
crops planted in nutrients as they have direct
hydroponics. access to what they need. Plants
grow in a solution prepared with
the necessary elements.

It’s been in our lives since 1930! roblems we are all familiar with, such as the resource-efficient production system, are just
Pever-increasing population in the world and the most well-known ones.
the associated need for food, global warming, When we look at the disadvantages; the
the decrease in agricultural land, and unsuitable initial setup is a bit costly. Mistakes made
IS THE FUTURE ecological conditions, have led to the emergence are reflected on the product much more
quickly due to the nature of production, so
of soilless agriculture as an alternative to classical
agriculture. Considering its advantages and it is an agricultural method that requires
IN HYDROPONİC disadvantages, we can say that soilless agriculture is technical knowledge and experience. It is
a shining star in the sector.
also very important that the place where it is
Hydroponic agriculture has many advantages for established meets the necessary conditions.
GREENHOUSES? both producers and consumers. Above all, the The fact that not every agricultural product is
suitable for soilless agriculture is one of the
absence of soil, insects and waste, as well as the fact
that it is a cost-effective, less chemical-intensive, factors affecting its prevalence.
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