Deep water culture is a hydroponic method that necessitates suspending a plants roots in nutrient rich water. The roots do not contact anything but minerals, solution, and air.
Deep water culture’s capability to expose plants to huge volumes of minerals and air makes it capable of creating both large and quick buds.
Deep Water Systems Usually Have
- large buckets or containers to contain nutrient solution
- plants are then located in nets or holders which permit the root systems free access to the water below
- floating plant holders can be utilized to automatically ensure the herbs stay at a constant level relative to the water
DWC Systems Must be Maintained
Standing solution can vary in chemical levels over time and has to be agitated regularly. To solve this problem lots of gardeners have installed recirculating deep water culture designs. These designs consist of reservoir systems that premix and maintaine mineral ratios. These designs combine solution in one container prior to irrigation making it easier to keep constant mineral volumes.
Advanced Designs Are Automated
- electric pumps can be added to the design making the process
- advancements in pump system designs allows for much higher levels of oxygenated water in cultivation tanks
- deep water culture cultivation systems are now being utilized with comprehensive recirculation systems