What is the difference between hydroponics and aeroponics

[Brad104]

I’ve always thought that to be hydroponics the plant recieves as much oxygen as nutrients but is not aeroponics the same type principle just tweaked a bit or am I totally misunderstood? Thanks in advance for the clarification and knowledgeable information I’m sure to receive from this Post

Thank you

[Somatek]

Hydroponic just means the majority of nutrients are delivered through a water soluble source; growing in soilless mix/fortified soil with fertilizers is growing hydroponically. Aeroponics is just a form of hydroponics, just like NFT, DWC/RDWC, drippers, flood and drain, etc. It’s the most advanced as it has the most aeration while also keeping the roots saturated since they’re hanging in a mist of nutrient solution, which means it has the highest potential growth/yield with the smallest root system possible. Hope that clarifies things.

[Brad104]

As always yes you did,but didn’t they have systems 20 years ago that misted the roots then I’m thinking that they did,but I know you will know.thanks again @somatek

[Somatek]

Aeroponics have been around for 25 years plus, it’s not a new way to grow just rarely used as there’s more practical/reliable systems for commercial production

[Brad104]

I thought I remembered that,but nonetheless, thanks for clearing those things up.Its most appreciated @somatek

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