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Hydroponic units contain every component to successfully grow a plant without soil. The necessary components are a tray with channels for the plants to grow on. Sometimes an inert grow medium is used, such as expanded clay pebbles. This allows for the roots of a plant to grab onto something, but still allows for plenty of air and drainage, but exposes the roots to the solution.

Another key piece to a hydroponic unit is the pump. It should be powerful enough to allow the solution to flow at the desired level and speed, but efficient enough to be turned on 24/7. Constant solution flow is necessary for hydroponic systems to work effectively. The nutrient solution is the next step and often the mix is included with the unit, adding water is the only necessary step, but replacements should be purchased as well.

For indoor use, hydroponic units often contain lights as well. Since power is already being routed through the system, the pump is often integrated into the power supply allowing for only one plug to operate the entire system. These can be used anywhere, even underground, because sunlight is no longer needed. This allows for constant food supplies even in winter or areas with complete darkness.

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