If you’ve tried growing an edible garden but couldn’t make it thrive through the Texas heat, consider growing it indoors! Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using a water-based nutrient solution rather than soil. Hydroponics can be as simple as regrowing lettuce in a cup of water or as complex as large commercial farming. Almost any plant can be grown hydroponically, however, this method is most often used for growing herbs, vegetables, and microgreens. Growing your food hydroponically saves water, uses fewer chemicals, and protects the earth’s soil. Keep reading to find out how to set up your very own system!
