hydroponicsystem

Drip Irrigation  General Hydroponics Drip Irrigation SystemAlthough drip irrigation systems are still relatively simple in how they work… If you’re a complete beginner to hydroponics, the sophistication of this system makes its setup and maintenance less simple than the previous systems. But more on that later. Here’s how it works: Your plants are sitting in a pot, supported by an inert medium like rockwool or pebbles. Nutrient-rich water gets pumped from the nutrient reservoir to the top of your growing medium. Then slowly the nutrient-rich water drips from a network of pipes/tubes and emitters to the roots of your plants A drip irrigation system is a continues flow system, which means it’s easier to get your plants growing FAST. But if you’re a beginner, you really need to understand the things that can go wrong in a system like this…and prepare carefully. For starters, if you're into DIY, setting up a drip irrigation system takes more time and care to setup than the previous sys...