The planting medium can be vermiculite, perlite, coconut coir or other natural ... Beginner hydroponic growers will like the wick system — no moving parts or electrical components are required ...

Beginners are suggested to start with either the basic wick system or the deep water culture ... rock wool, peat moss, perlite (a form of obsidian), and coconut coir (the fibrous, middle portion ...

The roots are supported by an inert medium, such as perlite or coconut coir ... closer look at some of the most popular ...

The wick system is the easiest and simplest system to set up, with a reservoir, a growing tray and wicks. In this system, plants are placed in a growing substrate, such as perlite or a soilless ...