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More and more people are using hydroponic techniques for growing plants indoors. Hydroponics systems have been used for many years by commercial growers but their systems can be complicated and require a lot of equipment.

Nowadays home hydroponics systems are a very practical option and offer many advantages over growing in soil or ordinary compost.

There are a number of techniques that can be used but the simplest of all is usually referred to as hydroculture. The system uses a Purlec Pot which actually consists of two pots, an inner and an outer. The inner pot is filled with an inert planting media and the outer pot contains water and nutrient. Capillary action draws water and nutrient up into the planting media where it is available for the plant. There is a third part to the Purlec pot – a water indicator which shows the amount of water in the outer pot. This means that it is easy to see if water is required but the bigger danger – too much water – can be eliminated.

The system is ideal for home hydroponics whether being used by beginner or expert, whether it is used for growing plants in the living room or herbs on the windowsill. Purlec pots are a low cost and practical answer to home hydroponics systems.

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