Hydroponic Wick system

The Hydroponics Wick System activity introduces soil-less farming using a simple setup. By cutting a plastic bottle, filling the top half with clay balls and a cloth wick, and placing it over a water reservoir in the bottom half, students can grow plants like onions. This activity demonstrates how plants can thrive in nutrient-rich water, encouraging the exploration of hydroponics.  

Learning Objective:

To explore the basics of hydroponics and understand how plants can grow without soil, learn about water-based nutrient delivery systems. 

Keywords:

Hydroponics, Soil-less farming, Plant growth, Nutrient delivery, Sustainable agriculture