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In a [[hydroponic]] system '''ultrasonic hydroponic foggers'''<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theskilledgardener.com/what-is-a-fogger-in-aeroponics/ |title=What is a Fogger |website=The Skilled Gardener |date=7 June 2022 |access-date=21 July 2022}}</ref> 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 [[root]]s. Benefits include humidification and exponentially improved root exposure to oxygen. |
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Ultrasonic hydroponic foggers can be used in conjunction with prior advances such as [[aeroponic misters]] or even [[Ebb and Flow hydroponics|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. |
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An '''ultrasonic hydroponic fogger''' (not to be confused with an aeroponic mister) is a device that emits [[nutrient]] [[fog]] in a [[hydroponic]] system or terrarium to increase humidity.<ref>George F Van Patten. Hydroponic Basics.</ref> |
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It usually sits below water level, and fills the [[root|root zone]] with fog, raising humidity in the rooting medium. Water particles are 5-15 [[micrometre]]s in size. The hanging roots absorb the water/nutrient combination for accelerated growth in hydroponically grown plants. When combined together, turns a hydroponic system into an "aeroponic" hybrid system. |
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It is important to note that [[ultrasound|ultrasonic]] [[foggers]] should not be confused with [[aeroponic misters]]. Whilst foggers create fog ultrasonically, the [[aeroponic mister]] atomizes water into a nutrient-rich mist through the use of either a special gardening tip on a pvc tube, or by dripping the water onto a spinning plate {{Clarify|date=July 2013}}. The resulting mist created through the aforementioned means is 100% oxygen rich, as well as maintaining 100% [[humidity]], providing the entire plant system with an aerated (hence the term 'aero' ponic) root medium. Due to the nutrient-rich nature of the mist created by [[aeroponic misters]], growth of plants is boosted significantly in comparison to [[ultrasound|ultrasonic]] [[foggers]]. |
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In a hydroponic system ultrasonic hydroponic foggers[1] 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.
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References
[edit]- ^ "What is a Fogger". The Skilled Gardener. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
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