Are you interested in hydroponic gardening? Are you ready to get started in the near future? No matter how much you know or how much you are willing to learn, just like anything you will soon find that there are both advantages and disadvantages of this type of gardening.
Before we go any further, it is important to keep two things in mind:
1. Cost. There is no denying the fact that hydroponic gardening can cost a lot, especially as you get up and running. Fortunately, setup costs can be curbed by purchasing used equipment. Along with this, don’t shy away from shopping online for everything you need.
The initial cost may be higher than a soil-based garden, however, the money you spend upfront will be made up in enjoyment and production later on.
Note: once you have what you need, for the most part, you will not find yourself spending nearly as much money. Instead, you can reuse the same supplies, to a certain degree, time and time again. This is a benefit of hydroponic gardening that is not often associated with a more conventional setup.
2. Maintenance. Many people look at maintenance as a disadvantage, but if you truly hydroponic gardening it is anything but that.
The amount of time you spend on your garden will depend on your strategy, such as whether you are using a passive or active system. That being said, you will be having so much fun that you don’t consider maintenance a drawback.
Upfront, you may struggle to maintain your hydroponic garden, wondering what you should and should not be doing to ensure future success. With each passing day, you will learn more about the process and what to expect. This will help you in the future, as you will know which steps to take during the maintenance process.
3. Disease. Did you know that disease can be a very real problem with hydroponic gardening? While this may be true, it is important to note that this is not nearly as big an issue as it is with soil-based gardening.
There are steps you can take to avoid water-borne diseases, and with the right maintenance schedule and strategy this is usually a simple task.
Tip: keep a close eye out for any disease. If you find that your hydroponic garden is being attacked, take the appropriate steps in eliminating the disease to save your crops.
4. The use of power. There is no denying that your hydroponic garden is going to rely heavily on a power source to remain healthy. For this reason, any power outage could wreak havoc on your garden.
You can protect against this in a variety of ways, such as by watering your gardens by hand and/or implementing the use of a generator. There are things you can do to keep your garden healthy even if the power goes out.
If you are prepared for anything that comes your way, including a power outage, you will not be surprised no matter what happens. Instead, you can follow through with your plan to ensure that nothing has a negative impact on the success of your garden.
5. Knowledge. There is no denying the fact that hydroponic gardening takes a higher degree of knowledge, when compared to a soil-based garden. You need to know what you are doing every step of the way, ensuring that you don’t make any mistakes that could have a negative impact. Once you have this knowledge, it will remain with you into the future.
Many people shy away from hydroponic gardening because of the five disadvantages detailed above. While you may be worried about the learning curve and the obstacles you will face, there is nothing so challenging that it should hold you back.
Before we go any further, it is important to keep two things in mind:
- There are more advantages than disadvantages as far as hydroponic gardening is concerned
- Any disadvantage can be overcome if you take the right approach
1. Cost. There is no denying the fact that hydroponic gardening can cost a lot, especially as you get up and running. Fortunately, setup costs can be curbed by purchasing used equipment. Along with this, don’t shy away from shopping online for everything you need.
The initial cost may be higher than a soil-based garden, however, the money you spend upfront will be made up in enjoyment and production later on.
Note: once you have what you need, for the most part, you will not find yourself spending nearly as much money. Instead, you can reuse the same supplies, to a certain degree, time and time again. This is a benefit of hydroponic gardening that is not often associated with a more conventional setup.
2. Maintenance. Many people look at maintenance as a disadvantage, but if you truly hydroponic gardening it is anything but that.
The amount of time you spend on your garden will depend on your strategy, such as whether you are using a passive or active system. That being said, you will be having so much fun that you don’t consider maintenance a drawback.
Upfront, you may struggle to maintain your hydroponic garden, wondering what you should and should not be doing to ensure future success. With each passing day, you will learn more about the process and what to expect. This will help you in the future, as you will know which steps to take during the maintenance process.
3. Disease. Did you know that disease can be a very real problem with hydroponic gardening? While this may be true, it is important to note that this is not nearly as big an issue as it is with soil-based gardening.
There are steps you can take to avoid water-borne diseases, and with the right maintenance schedule and strategy this is usually a simple task.
Tip: keep a close eye out for any disease. If you find that your hydroponic garden is being attacked, take the appropriate steps in eliminating the disease to save your crops.
4. The use of power. There is no denying that your hydroponic garden is going to rely heavily on a power source to remain healthy. For this reason, any power outage could wreak havoc on your garden.
You can protect against this in a variety of ways, such as by watering your gardens by hand and/or implementing the use of a generator. There are things you can do to keep your garden healthy even if the power goes out.
If you are prepared for anything that comes your way, including a power outage, you will not be surprised no matter what happens. Instead, you can follow through with your plan to ensure that nothing has a negative impact on the success of your garden.
5. Knowledge. There is no denying the fact that hydroponic gardening takes a higher degree of knowledge, when compared to a soil-based garden. You need to know what you are doing every step of the way, ensuring that you don’t make any mistakes that could have a negative impact. Once you have this knowledge, it will remain with you into the future.
Many people shy away from hydroponic gardening because of the five disadvantages detailed above. While you may be worried about the learning curve and the obstacles you will face, there is nothing so challenging that it should hold you back.