Posts

Showing posts from August 23, 2023

Most well-known vegetable grown hydroponically in the Philippines

Image
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, where nutrients are delivered directly to the plants through water containing dissolved nutrients. This technique allows for controlled environments and efficient resource usage, making it popular for growing crops in limited spaces or areas with poor soil quality like the urban area. There are so many veggies, especially leafy vegetables, that can be grown through hydroponics, such as herbs, spinach, chilies, and tomatoes. However, this is the best choice for most individuals who are starting a hydroponic system. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is the most well-known vegetable grown hydroponically in the Philippines. It is cultivated for both commercial and household use by urban gardeners. Due to its easy manageability, high demand, and elevated market price, urban gardeners and practitioners promote lettuce as a more valuable vegetable to grow. Philippine vegetarians are most likely to choose lettuce for their salad dishe