Gravel Bed Hydroponic System

In the gravel bed type of hydroponic gardening system, also commonly called the

SubSoil / Aggregate System

there is a boxed structure or raised bed filled with stone or coarse sand (or other mixes).

Nutrient solutions can be applied in a number of ways, including drip irrigation and flooding
the gravel bed with water and reusing the excess.

Suitable plants for a gravel bed system include:

1. Lettuce
2. Garlic
3. Leeks
4. Onions
5. Melons
6. Brussels Sprouts
7. Peas
8. Tomatoes
9. Radishes
10. Pineapples
11. Potatoes

The gravel bed system is also well suited for growing cuttings, and for propogating flowers like carnations and chrysanthemums.

Root vegetables like carrots typically will not do as well in a gravel bed system.

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