Vertical Hydroponic
Instead of using soil in growing herbs, there is another way on how to grow herbs by using water. Mineral nutrient solutions are incorporated and mixed thoroughly into the water, and herbs will be grown by that mineral nutrient solution in the water, which is known as a hydroponic garden. Water with mineral nutrients can also be with an inert medium. Inert mediums in hydroponic gardens may include perlite, gravel, clay, coconut husk, or mineral wool. Most herbs can easily thrive in a hydroponic herb garden design. And for people who like to make their own herb garden design with limited space, they can try making a vertical hydroponic herb garden design.
Herbs for a Vertical Hydroponic Herb Garden Designs
Vertical Hydroponic Herb Garden Design
Most types of herbs can easily thrive in a hydroponic herb garden design, however, those types of herbs that are short and leafy are the best herbs to easily adapt in a vertical herb garden design. Short and leafy herbs have stronger stalks that can easily support its own weight even when it is planted in a vertical hydroponic herb garden design. However, herbs that are short and leafy are not the only ones that can be planted in a vertical hydroponic herb garden design, there are also other herbs. Herbs that can easily adapt in a vertical hydroponic herb garden design include:
- Basil
- Dill
- Cilantro
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Sweet Marjoram
- Tarragon
- Thyme
Mineral Nutrient Solutions for a Hydroponic Herb Garden Design
The most important thing in a hydroponic herb garden is mineral nutrient solutions. Herbs will depend on the mineral nutrient solution in the water for them to survive. Without mineral nutrient solution in the water, herbs will not have any source of minerals and nutrients. Usually, local hardware stores sell mineral nutrient solutions. Just read the label for instructions on the amount of water you will have to mix the mineral nutrient solution. Valuable nutrients that herbs need in order for them to survive include:
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Sulfur
- Phosphorous
- Nitrogen
Vertical Hydroponic Herb Garden Design Kits
If you wish to buy a kit that contains specifically everything you will need in making a vertical herb garden design, then you can find or buy it in local hardware stores or on gardening stores. Just make sure to read the provided instructions and labels found on your purchased pre-made kit, for your vertical hydroponic herb garden design to be successful.
