What Is Growing Media in Hydroponics? A Beginner’s Guide to Soilless Support
Author: Evergreen Botany Team Category: Hydroponics | Sustainable Gardening Have you ever heard someone say, “Hydroponics lets you grow plants without soil,” and thought — how do the plants even stand upright , let alone thrive? Well, the answer lies in something called hydroponic growing media — the silent backbone of soilless farming. If you’re new to hydroponics or curious about what’s really holding the plants together (literally), this post is for you. 🌿 So, What Exactly Is Growing Media? In traditional gardening, soil provides nutrition, holds water, and physically supports plants. In hydroponics, however, the nutrients are in the water , so the growing medium has a new job: Anchor the plant’s roots Hold just enough water Allow oxygen to reach the roots Let excess water drain out easily It doesn’t provide nutrients on its own — but it makes sure plants can access nutrients better and grow faster . 🌱 Popular Types o...