15/01/2021
How does ozone work in hydroponics?
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Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a nutrient-rich water solution, without using soil. The hydroponic preparation allows plant roots to be in direct contact with mineral nutrient solutions, with access to oxygen, which is important for their growth.
The success of a hydroponic system depends on the quality of the water used to grow the plants. These absorb essential mineral nutrients such as inorganic ions present in water. Gardeners in hydroponics have had problems with plant odor, mold, mildew and even bacteria, viruses, and fungi that inhibit the normal growth of plants.
How does ozone work in hydroponics?
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Ozone, when used properly, is the most effective and safe way to get rid of odor as well as to combat bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae and organic matter in the water, which can be harmful to crops.
The natural properties of ozone make it an effective agent in hydroponic environment without leaving harmful residue.
The ozone generator releases ozone (O3) into an indoor gardening area to eliminate plant odors.
Ozone is basically oxygen (O2) with three molecules instead of two. Natural gas, ozone is created when the air in the atmosphere is bombarded by ultraviolet rays from the sun. Ozone can also be created artificially by devices that use high voltage corona discharge. Ozone is able to eliminate odors because it releases its third molecule, which then acts as a kind of "predator" to other smells by binding to their sources and eliminating them. For this reason, ozone has been commonly used by commercial enterprises for years as a way to purify water and remove unpleasant odors from it.
Ozone is a valuable tool to disinfect and improve aquatic water quality. Help create a healthy, nutrient-rich solution, free from fungi and bacteria, for natural aquatic crop growth. Ozone treated water can be recycled continuously without the accumulation of chemicals associated with other disinfectants, while it does not pose environmental risks.
Ozone benefits for hydroponics are:
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Disinfects water before using it in the hydroponic system (water treatment);
Disinfects the water nutrient solution;
Controls pathogens and algae;
Removes microbes, algae and pathogens including powdery mildew, fusarium and lithium;
Eliminates bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Eliminates soil-borne diseases and pests;
It increases the oxygen levels in plants.
It increases crop yields.
Saves on chemical fertilizers.
Eliminates bad odors from the air in the greenhouse.
Increased oxygen levels
Provision of chemical fertilizers
