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# Hydroponics and Vertical Farming: The Technical Guide to Understand, Grow, and Innovate

Discover how hydroponics and vertical farming work with a clear and comprehensive technical guide: cultivation systems, nutrients, lighting, automation, and best practices.

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## [10. How to start a hydroponic cultivation from scratch](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/how-to-start-a-hydroponic-cultivation-from-scratch)

 Nov 20, 2025 10:32:58 AM

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## [9. Substrates in hydroponics: differences, pros and cons](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/substrates-in-hydroponics)

 Nov 19, 2025 6:01:03 PM

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## [8. EC and pH: what they are and why they matter in hydroponics](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/ec-ph-what-they-are-and-why-they-matter-in-hydroponics)

 Nov 19, 2025 4:48:54 PM

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## [7. Artificial light: what are LEDs for growth (and why they are critical in hydroponics)](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/artificial-light-what-are-leds-for-growth)

 Nov 19, 2025 2:40:28 PM

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## [6. What to grow in hydroponics: the best species](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/what-to-grow-in-hydroponics-the-best-species)

 Nov 18, 2025 7:21:01 PM

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## [5. The essential elements of a hydroponic system](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/the-essential-elements-of-a-hydroponic-system)

 Nov 18, 2025 5:10:07 PM

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## [4. The main hydroponic systems explained (NFT, DWC, Ebb&Flow...)](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/the-main-hydroponic-systems-explained)

 Nov 17, 2025 6:32:05 PM

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[![](https://tomatoplus.com/hubfs/_1071645-1.jpg) ](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/i-benefici-dellidroponica-resa-risparmio-dacqua-controllo-dei-nutrienti-e-velocit%C3%A0-di-crescita)

## [3. The benefits of hydroponics: yield, water saving, nutrient control, and speed of growth](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/i-benefici-dellidroponica-resa-risparmio-dacqua-controllo-dei-nutrienti-e-velocit%C3%A0-di-crescita)

 Nov 17, 2025 3:29:35 PM

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[![](https://tomatoplus.com/hubfs/irigazione.png) ](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/differences-between-hydroponics-aeroponics-aquaponics-and-traditional-farming)

## [2. Differences between hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics and traditional cultivation](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/differences-between-hydroponics-aeroponics-aquaponics-and-traditional-farming)

 Nov 17, 2025 9:13:07 AM

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## [1. What is hydroponics and why it works: the ultimate guide to understanding the cultivation of the future](https://tomatoplus.com/en/blog/hydroponic)

 Nov 16, 2025 5:57:37 PM

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