Hydroponics What is Hydroponics? If you've ever placed a plant clipping into a glass of water in the hopes that it will develop roots, you've practiced in a form of hydroponics. Hydroponics is a branch of agriculture where plants are grown without the use of soil. The nutrients that the plants normally derive from the soil are simply dissolved into water instead. Depending on the type of hydroponic system used, the plant's roots are suspended in, flooded with or misted with the nutrient solution so that the plant can derive the elements it needs for growth. Bricks n Roofs would like to proudly walk you through “Future Farms”, where we research, develop well equipped and proven Hydroponic systems, in India.

Why use a Hydroponic System? Hydroponic gardens produce the healthiest crops with high yields and are consistently reliable. Gardening is clean and extremely easy, requiring very little effort. Due to nutrients fed directly to the roots, plants grow faster and with small roots plants may be grown closer. It offers the benefit of a shorter harvest time. In general, hydroponically grown garden needs only one- fifth of the overall space when compared with soil gardens. Hydroponically grown plants do not come in contact with soil borne pests and diseases thus saves costs of soil preparation, insecticides, fungicides. Since the amount of nutrient solution is fed directly to the plant roots, there is no wastage of water due to run off or evaporation. Hydroponic science allows the people to enjoy locally grown produce and to expand their food production. It allows to enjoy year-round local produce without the impact of weather, large maintenance expense and delay of supply.

Our products Our range of products have gone through intense tests and sampling, as a result have been acknowledged by a wide range of farming enthusiasts in India. We wish to share our knowledge, expertise, and systems around the world and also support in meeting end consumer needs.

Flatbed NFT- 18 The NFT system  (Nutrient Film Technique) is quite popular with home hydroponic growers as well. Mainly because of it's fairly simple design. NFT systems are best suited for, and most commonly used for growing smaller quick growing plants like different types of lettuce. Along with growing lettuce, some commercial growers also grow different types of herbs and baby greens using NFT systems.

A’ Frame- 54 A frame hydroponic system is a vertical garden that maximizes the number of plants, which can be grown in small spaces, like terraces, balconies, backyards etc. This could be implemented on a small scale, making it ideal for those who want to grow their own food but lack the space to do it.  This A frame system has the capacity to grow 50 plants at one time in a space as small as 25 square feet…! It is mostly used to grow basil, lettuce etc, but just about any plant that can be grown hydroponically could be grown using this concept.

A’ Frame- 154 A frame 154 system largely maximizes the number of plants, which can be grown in larger areas like terraces, green houses, estates etc. This could be implemented on a large scale, especially to farmers who are engaged in supplying higher quantities of food products.   This A frame system has the capacity to grow 150 plants at one time in just 100 square feet area…! It is ideal to grow crops commercially, with low maintenance and water. The picture below demonstrates a large area of multiple ‘A frame- 154’ units set up for larger cultivation.

Drip bucket system One of the most popular systems today is the "BUCKET SYSTEM.“ This system is very inexpensive and is automated enough to require minimal maintenance. This system is great for larger plants like hydroponic tomatoes and peppers. The greater advantage is increased growth during the early stages of the plants life.  These bucket systems are modular and can be expanded to include more plants as needed., depending on the land area that is planned for farming. 

Nutrients and Instruments Nutrients are one of the basics of any hydroponic system, and for a fertilizer to be incorporated into a hydroponic system it must be soluble in water. With Hydroponics, the farmer or grower has complete control over the implementation of fertilizer, regarding type and concentration. The composition of the nutrients is important and there are over twenty elements that are needed for a plant to grow. Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen are absorbed from the air and water. They also have the ability to immediately monitor and maintain a relative consistency, with appropriate instruments like pH meters, testers, controllers etc.

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