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[https://www.instructables.com/Vertical-Hydroponic-Farm/ by BLT Robotics in Workshop AUTODESK Instructables] | [https://www.instructables.com/Vertical-Hydroponic-Farm/ by BLT Robotics in Workshop AUTODESK Instructables] | ||
The word hydroponics technically means working water, stemming from the Latin words "hydro" meaning water, and "ponos" meaning labor. Many different civilizations from the beginning of time have relied on hydroponics for growing plants, such as the early Mexican and Egyptian civilizations. However, recently growing hydroponically has grown in popularity and use across many different markets. | The word hydroponics technically means working water, stemming from the Latin words "hydro" meaning water, and "ponos" meaning labor. Many different civilizations from the beginning of time have relied on hydroponics for growing plants, such as the early Mexican and Egyptian civilizations. However, recently growing hydroponically has grown in popularity and use across many different markets. | ||
=====First-timer Hydroponic: the Wick System Incl. Vermiponics and Major Fail===== | |||
[https://www.instructables.com/First-timer-Hydroponic-N1-the-Wick-System-Incl-Ver/ by BaptisteL8 in Workshop AUTODESK Instructables] | |||
I have been growing a garden on my balcony for years now. Started to show my kids how plants were born, from seeds to fruits, it slowly turned into a kind of funny way to have fresh food at home. As a side effect it also appears to be a wonderful way to soothe me after a day of hard work. | |||
Thus this year we decided to turn pro but I am a first timer. What is below is the fruit of active readings of books, internet websites, conversations with some very passionate shopkeepers... So please, let me know if I did something wrong or if you have lessons learned to share ;-) | |||
