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Data Collection: A Growing Trend in Hydroponics

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Hydroponic farming has certain inherent advantages. Plants grown hydroponically will mature on average 25% faster and deliver up to 30% greater yield than plants grown in soil. Creating the conditions necessary for such an increase in plant efficiency requires very close monitoring of the growing environment.

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Top 5 Methods for Hydroponic Growing

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Long gone are the days of having to rely solely on Mother Nature for a plentiful harvest. You can even ditch the dirt and grow hydroponically using a nutrient solution and soil-less medium of your choice such as rockwool, perlite, coco coir, etc. It’s a method that has been around for thousands of years, proven to increase yield and the growth rate by up to 50 percent!

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Top 3 Pros and Cons of Hydroponic Systems

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Thinking about ditching the mess and trading those bags of soil for a hydroponic system? You may be on to something, but before you make the switch, get a grasp of the advantages and disadvantages of the growing medium before picking out the right hydro system for your operation.

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