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Hydroponic Benefits Healthier Plants Plans grown hydroponically are generally healthier than their soil grown counterparts, since they receive a near perfectly balanced diet. Additionally the plants rarely come in contact with soil borne pests and diseases. Healthier Customers Without the use of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, the resulting produce is healthier to eat. Additionally, agriculture workers are not exposed to toxic chemicals, and labor costs are reduced. Higher Yields Since Hydroponic systems reduce water and nutrient stress to the plants, crops grown faster and can be grown closer together without starving each other. Healthier plants also contribute to higher yields. Perfect plant conditions result in perfect plant production. Conservation Hydroponic systems conserve water by preventing evaporation and runoff. Losses due to drought and flooding are significantly reduced as well. Regions where water is scarse, or without adequate soil conditions, can grow crops using hydroponics. |