Hydroponic systems that allow growing of plants in a vertical fashion are known as vertical hydroponics. Vertical hydroponics works by using conventional hydroponic techniques in a vertical, gravity fed system . The nutrient-rich water is fed from the top and collected at the bottom. Vertical hydroponics has various advantages over traditional crop production methods including:
- Allows for high density yield per unit area.
- Good for small sunny places like balconies, patios and rooftops.
- It allows year around production inside.
- It often can provide more than 90 percent efficiency in water use.
- No soil-borne diseases.
