Growing veggies without soil in nutrient-enriched water is known as which type of farming?

Growing veggies without soil in nutrient-enriched water is known as which type of farming?

• A. Hydroponic
• B. Aeroponic
• C. Aquaculture
• D. Permaculture

Answer: (A)

Hydroponics is growing veggies without soil in nutrient-enriched water. In this method, plant roots absorb dissolved minerals from a carefully balanced solution, often supported by an inert medium or a floating setup, which allows precise control of nutrients, water, and oxygen. This can lead to faster growth and higher yields because nutrients are readily available and losses are minimized. Aeroponics also feeds roots in a nutrient mist while roots hang in air, which is different from submerged or floating hydroponic systems. Aquaculture is fish farming, and permaculture is a design approach for sustainable ecosystems, not a soil-less nutrient-based crop system.

Hydroponics is growing veggies without soil in nutrient-enriched water. In this method, plant roots absorb dissolved minerals from a carefully balanced solution, often supported by an inert medium or a floating setup, which allows precise control of nutrients, water, and oxygen. This can lead to faster growth and higher yields because nutrients are readily available and losses are minimized. Aeroponics also feeds roots in a nutrient mist while roots hang in air, which is different from submerged or floating hydroponic systems. Aquaculture is fish farming, and permaculture is a design approach for sustainable ecosystems, not a soil-less nutrient-based crop system.