{"id":6122,"date":"2023-08-04T06:21:11","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T04:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alber.es\/blog\/features-and-advantages-of-hydroponic-plantation-in-pots\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T18:45:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T16:45:50","slug":"features-and-advantages-of-hydroponic-plantation-in-pots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alber.es\/en\/blog\/features-and-advantages-of-hydroponic-plantation-in-pots\/","title":{"rendered":"Features and advantages of hydroponic plantation in pots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hydroponic plantation in pots is a fully established agricultural technique that has gained popularity due to its proven effectiveness. Unlike traditional soil plantation, this type of plantation is carried out outside the soil, in pots with coconut fiber, perlite or peat substrates. The supply of nutrients and other elements necessary for the plant arrives through irrigation in a very controlled manner. <\/p>\n\n

What is needed to install a hydroponic plantation in the nursery?<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Hydroponic plantation requires a few key elements to be successful:<\/p>\n\n

Containers\/pots<\/strong>: The choice of the pots is fundamental. They must have very good drainage and aeration due to the constant humidity generated inside them by the composition of the materials in which the plants are planted. We recommend for this type of plantation a selection that includes the pots CVX<\/a>, MCF 42<\/a>, MCF7, MCA 9<\/a> and MCA 14.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

Nutrients:<\/strong> It is essential to provide plants through irrigation with a balanced nutrient solution containing all the essential minerals they need to grow.<\/p>\n\n

Plant and root support medium:<\/strong> peat, coconut fiber or perlite are used, as well as professional commercial substrates composed of these materials.<\/p>\n\n

PH and nutrient meters<\/strong>: These devices help maintain pH balance and nutrient levels in solution, ensuring an optimal environment for plant growth.<\/p>\n\n

Elevators:<\/strong> The aeration of the pots can be enhanced by means of elevators such as the Air Root<\/a>, a very useful accessory also if you opt for hydroponic plantation in bags.<\/p>\n\n

What are the advantages of hydroponic plantation?<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Greater water efficiency:<\/strong> This type of plantation in which there is total control over the water needs of the plant makes it possible to provide a very adjusted irrigation at every moment of its growth. While in soil irrigation part of the water will never reach the plant due to evaporation, poor drainage or soil composition; in the pots through drip irrigation and humidity controls the use of water is almost total. <\/p>\n\n

Higher yield:<\/strong> By providing nutrients directly into the pot in a fully controlled manner, application is more efficient.<\/p>\n\n

Greater control:<\/strong> Growers can monitor and adjust nutrient, pH, temperature and light levels to create an optimal environment for plant growth.<\/p>\n\n

Fewer pests and diseases:<\/strong> By avoiding soil use, the chances of pests and diseases developing in substrates and also their spread to other specimens are reduced. If one is affected, it is removed from the plantation and the risk of contagion is reduced to a minimum. <\/p>\n\n

Plots with poor soils can be used:<\/strong> if a farmer has a plot of land but the soils are of poor quality, the space can be used without any problem by planting in pots with the above formulations.<\/p>\n\n

Higher crop density:<\/strong> Hydroponic plantation allows for more plants to be grown in less space, as plants do not compete for nutrients in the soil. This potentially increases productivity per square meter. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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