feel is right for themselves. All of the

systems work well because they supply

the roots everything they need.

The choices are

A. Watering from the top and letting it

drain out.

B. Drip irrigation and letting the water

drain out.

C. Automated drip irrigation.

D. Manual reservoir system.

E. Automated reservoir system.

F. Aerated water system.

G. Wick system.

H. Automated wick system.

I. Manual flood system.

J. Automated flood system.

All of these systems are designed to
support fast growth. The choice is based on
convenience.

Chapter 14

NUTRIENTS and

FERTILIZING

Plants require nutrients in order to
grow. The roots absorb the nutrients from
the water as dissolved salts. These are the
simple compounds found in chemical
fertilizers. Organic fertilizers travel a more