Aeroponics: A Modern Trend on Vegetable Farming in Kerala
Sreya U. Parvathi
Dept. of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, KAU College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala (695 522), India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54083/BRT/7.9.2025/261-263
Keywords: Aeroponics, Growing system, Soilless culture, Vegetables
Abstract
Aeroponics is a cultivation technique for growing crops without using soil. The plant is not inserted into the soil or any other medium like conventional cultivation. In aeroponics, plant is grown in a mist medium. The roots of the plants are exposed to the air or in a container filled with nutrients. The roots get maximum oxygenation and moisture. Aeroponic farming ensures better aeration, effective water usage, less space, time consumption, disease free plant propagation seasonal independence and large scale plant production. The techniques used in aeroponic system are proved successful for the plant such as potato, tomato, leaf crops and microgreens. In Kerala it may use or consume only 95% less water as compared to the normal farming. It also conserves reduced land use and eliminating soil degradation. It also enables pesticide free organic cultivation and maximizes space efficiency. It is ideal for urban and eco-friendly farming.
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