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The History of Hydroponics

Introducing a history lesson for all passionate hydroponics growers! In this four-part series, Jeff Edwards offers an in-depth look at how hydroponics all began. From the beginning of water culture and the birth of the growing technique to how we learned to apply the science and integrate it into businesses and people’s homes, these informative articles will teach you everything you need to know about the history of hydroponics. They might even make you a better grower! At least a more knowledgeable one, anyway.

History of Hydroponics, Part I: The Beginnings of Water Culture

Hydroponics is often viewed as a more modern approach to growing, but there is a very rich history behind the technique that dates back many, many years.

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History of Hydroponics, Part II: The Birth of Hydroponics

After a short period of little progress, hydroponics really began gaining momentum as a valid growing technique at the beginning of the 20th century.

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History of Hydroponics, Part III: Applying the Science

Seeing is believing, and in the 1930’s and 40’s, the science of hydroponics began being applied on a very large scale; proof that the growing method was valid.

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History of Hydroponics, Part IV: From Businesses to People’s Homes

Seeing is believing, and in the 1930’s and 40’s, the science of hydroponics began being applied on a very large scale; proof that the growing method was valid.

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