based systems produce tastier crops, but I
have experienced some appetizing
hydroponic product, and in fact the best
tasting tomato I ever ate was grown in a
hydroponic store’s Sunlit growing unit.
Various books and magazines advise that
hydroponic growing is more exacting and
less forgiving than organic growing
methods. In fact, hydroponic growing takes
no more expertise or skill than growing in
soil based mediums.
Here is a list of ingredients for planting
mixes:TOPSOIL - is a rich mixture of decaying
organic matter and minerals which is the
uppermost and richest layer of soil. It is
sold in nurseries for use outdoors. It is
looks dark brown, almost black and smells
earthy. It is about as organic as you can
get. However, it is not sterilized or
pasteurized, so it may contain pests or pest
eggs as well as fungi and diseases. This is
usually not a problem though. Although
topsoil works well in the ground, it is heavy
in containers and clumps or packs unless
used with other ingredients which lighten it.
Packed soil prevents water from being
distributed evenly. Part of the medium
becomes soaked, while the other part
remains dry.
COMPOST - is an earthy smelling
almost black crumbly mixture containing
decayed plant matter. it is teeming with life