Aeroponics...

Ape? Aeroponics? Macam pernah dgr je kan? Macam tak clear sgt.. tapi, boleh agak la.. kan.. Now, let me explain...

Aeroponics is the process of growing plants in an air or mist environment without the use of soil or an aggregate media. Aeroponics culture differs from both hydroponics and in-vitro (plant tissue culture) growing.

What is the difference between aeroponics and hydroponics then?

Hydroponics, uses water as a growing medium and essential minerals to sustain plant growth, and aeroponics is conducted without a growing medium. Instead, the nutrient is supplied to the plant via spraying the the plant roots at certain time interval.

Ok, the picture above is depicting a butterhead (lettuce) planted on a trough governed by a system. The plant is being sprayed with nutrients every 30 seconds.

See? These are the vegetables roots, hanging down the panel.. The roots are whitish in color and it gets bigger as the plants grow.

One benefit of aeroponics vegetables is that its free from pesticides, since it is being planted in a green house. Moreover, the nutrient supply can be optimized according to the plant needs. Aeroponics vegetables are better crops as compared to hydroponics vegetables because the accumulation of nutrients in the plants can be minimized, which is more desirable for human health benefit.

So, next time, beli lah sayur-sayuran aeroponics yer.. Better for your health, sayangilah diri anda =)