System Types

Overview and Benefits of Aeroponics AeroXPS PRO from BiFarm

Aeroponics, especially High-Pressure Aeroponics (HPA), is a relatively new growing method. In High-Pressure Aeroponics systems, roots are suspended in the air and sprayed with an atomized solution of nutrients at specific intervals, while the rest of the plant is left to grow up and above the root chamber. This allows the roots to be exposed to more oxygen than traditional soil or hydroponics methods. 

The 6 Different Types Of Hydroponic Systems

With so many different types of hydroponic systems, choosing the right method for you and your grow room can be a bit tricky.

There is no question these can be a substantial investment, so you want to make sure you get it right - that’s why you’re here, to learn about the differences between the main hydroponic methods.

We’ll break down the 6 different types of hydroponics systems and compare them to each other, helping you understand what the pro’s and con’s of each are.

By the end of this article, you’ll feel confident shopping for a complete hydroponic system - we’ve got a lot to cover, so let’s get to work!

Aeroponics vs Hydroponics - What Is The Difference?

An increasingly contested debate in the horticulture world is aquaponics vs hydroponics - which of these is the better approach to soilless cultivation?

Today, we’re going to explore some key differences, and compare the pro’s and con’s of each style.

We’ll help you determine whether you should grow hydroponically or aeroponically. 

At the end, we’re going to share some of the top systems for each style so you can feel confident about getting your grow up and running. 

First, though, we’re going to share some of the similarities between these system types, and cover some basic information for those that are unfamiliar with either one or both of these styles.

How To Build An Aquaponics System Cheap

Learning how to build an aquaponics system at home is not just a fun DIY project, but it’s one of the most beneficial and unique styles of growing.

You’ll combine aquaculture, the practice of raising fish for eventual consumption, with hydroponics, the practice of growing vegetables and other plants without soil.

Aquaponics is one of the most productive forms of agriculture in the world, it is an entirely self-sufficient system that acts like its own miniature ecosystem. It’s incredibly efficient and surprisingly easy to start, too. 

If you’re feeling inspired and want to give it a try, this guide will tell you everything you need to know when it comes to learning who to build an aquaponics system at home. 

Best Hydroponic Systems of 2024

Once you have a few grows under your belt and want the challenge of growing hydroponically, you’ll want the best hydroponic system you can find.

With this style of growing, there are more moving parts, and that’s why it's important to purchase from a reputable brand.

The last thing you want is to start flowering your plants and have your system break, leaving you with no choice but to put your grow on pause while you try and fix a cheap hydro system.

Before we uncover our list of the best hydroponic systems currently on the market, let’s cover some basic information about hydroponic growing, along with what makes a system “great”.

Botanicare Slide Bench Review

We got the chance to setup and review the Botanicare Slide Bench, one of the latest additions to the commercial hydroponics industry. This bench offers a substantial increase in efficiency, flexibility, and profitability for commercial growers.

If you aren’t familiar with the Botanicare Slide Bench, it is a premium hydroponics bench that helps commercial growers get the most out of their floor space.

It completely eliminates the need for aisles in a commercial warehouse or grow room, maximizing the use of expensive, limited floor space.

To create an aisle, simply slide the bench out of your way and walk through. In our opinion, this alone makes it a must have for serious commercial facilities.