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Growing plants to use as food without planting them in soil can be done with a hydroponics system for your home. This is something that can easily be built by using various designs based on the materials you want to use. The best thing about the use of this system is having a sustainable source of available food.
Water is the most important part of a simple hydroponics system. This means you will need to have some source of water available at your home. One option is to use water from the tap. If this is not preferred for your hydroponics system, then other options are available. You have the option to collect rain using a rain barrel or using water from the dehumidifier in your home.
Fertilizers and other nutrients must be added to the water to ensure you have healthy plants. The plants you choose to grow depend on any need or a specific preference. Many types of plants can be grown by using a basic hydroponics system. This includes various herbs, vegetables and fruit.
You may want to research the types of hydroponics systems that can be made at home. There are many basic setups that can be used or you can make something that is more elaborate. The option is based on the work that is required and the materials you have available for the project.
Many types of hydroponics systems have a way to recycle the water used for the plants. This is not the case for a simple system you can set up at your home. All you need is a good way to fill the reservoir to so it has a sufficient amount of water for the plants. A watering jug or hose can be used when there is a need to add more water.
A list of hydroponics systems you can choose to build is found on diy-alternative-energy.com here…
