The True Origins of Hydroponics
In this episode of Hydroponics Daily, Dr. Russell Sharp takes us through the fascinating history of hydroponics, debunking common misconceptions along the way. Contrary to popular belief, the practice didn’t start with the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. While ancient Babylonian horticulture involved groundbreaking irrigation techniques, it lacked the soilless cultivation we associate with modern hydroponics.
We travel through time, visiting 17th-century experiments with water-grown plants, to Professor William Frederick Gericke’s groundbreaking work in the 1930s that truly established…
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