Ultrasonic hydroponic fogger

In a hydroponic system ultrasonic hydroponic foggers are used to create a fine mist, the individual particle size of which is typically of about 5 µm in diameter. These fine particles are capable of carrying nutrients from the standing water of a reservoir to plant roots. Benefits include humidification and exponentially improved root exposure to oxygen.

Ultrasonic hydroponic foggers can be used in conjunction with prior advances such as aeroponic misters or even ebb and flow systems to help improve humidity levels (mimicking a rainforest canopy) and increase nutrient absorption, thus boosting growth rates. Research into standalone fogger-supported hydroponic growing is underway.

Hydroculture

Types	Aeroponics Aquaponics Aquascaping Hydroponics passive

Subtypes	Aquatic garden Bottle garden Deep water culture Ebb and flow Fogponics Microponics Nutrient film technique Organic hydroponics Organopónicos Sub-irrigated planter Top drip

Substrates	Charcoal Coco peat Diatomaceous earth Expanded clay aggregate Gravel Growstones Lava rock Mineral wool Perlite Pumice Rice hulls Sand Vermiculite Wood fibre

Accessories	Grow light Hydroponic dosers Irrigation sprinkler Leaf sensor Net-pot Spray nozzle Timers Ultrasonic hydroponic fogger Water chiller

Related concepts	Algaculture Aquaculture of coral Aquaculture of sea sponges Controlled-environment agriculture Historical hydroculture Hydroponicum Paludarium Plant nutrition Plant propagation Rhizosphere Root rot Vertical farming Water aeration

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