{"title":"Systems","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponic Growing Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroponic growing systems are a method of cultivating plants \u003cstrong\u003ewithout soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, using a nutrient-rich water solution to deliver everything the plant needs directly to its roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of soil, plants are usually supported by inert growing media like coconut coir, clay pellets, or rockwool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroponics is based on the idea that plants don’t actually need soil—they just need water, nutrients, oxygen, and support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow hydroponic systems work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are placed in a controlled environment where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoots are exposed to a balanced nutrient solution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater is recirculated or delivered in a controlled way\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxygen is supplied to roots (critical for healthy growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight (natural or artificial) drives photosynthesis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several common system types:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Water Culture (DWC):\u003c\/strong\u003e roots sit in oxygenated water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient Film Technique (NFT):\u003c\/strong\u003e a thin stream of nutrients flows over roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEbb and Flow (Flood \u0026amp; Drain):\u003c\/strong\u003e roots are periodically flooded and drained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e nutrients are dripped onto the base of each plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAeroponics:\u003c\/strong\u003e roots are misted with nutrients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits of hydroponics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace-saving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFewer pests and diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-round growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor hydroponic systems allow you to grow crops regardless of season or weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"25ltr-iws-outer-pot","title":"25ltr iws outer pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe IWS Inner Pot (25 Litre) sits inside the seperately available IWS Outer Pot as part of an IWS system and houses your choice of substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Hydroponic Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44177362125082,"sku":null,"price":5.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/6385\/2826\/products\/25821028ProductImg.jpg?v=1680170012"},{"product_id":"iws-base-for-pots","title":"iws base for pots","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe IWS is an ingenious and easy-to-assemble system that can accommodate between 6 and 48 pots, all fed by a central reservoir. The IWS comes as a complete kit and can be used with a variety of growing media. This versatile and scalable system takes the hassle out of watering your plants manually and has turned many a novice gardener into a pro overnight! Highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Hydroponic Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44183041638682,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/6385\/2826\/products\/36399162ProductImg.jpg?v=1680169748"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/6385\/2826\/collections\/01-075-275_1.png?v=1762437356","url":"https:\/\/www.mr-hydroponic.co.uk\/collections\/systems.oembed","provider":"Mr Hydroponic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}