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-[Hanging Gardens of Babylon](https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-Hanging-Gardens-of-Babylon-was-considered-one-of-the-seven-wonders-of-the-ancient_fig3_268747328): ancient hydroponics?+_[Hanging Gardens of Babylon](https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-Hanging-Gardens-of-Babylon-was-considered-one-of-the-seven-wonders-of-the-ancient_fig3_268747328): ancient hydroponics?_
  
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-DIY hydroponic garden tower - nutrient film technique (NFT).+_DIY hydroponic garden tower - nutrient film technique (NFT)._
  
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-Media bed of clay pebbles (left) and deep water culture / polystyrene raft (left).+_Media bed of clay pebbles (left) and deep water culture / polystyrene raft (left)._
  
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 ### Starting off / getting a system ### Starting off / getting a system
  
-Small hydroponic systems can be housed in a [greenhouse](/grho/greenhouses-polytunnels) or indoors. Whatever system you use, you can buy off-the-shelf (or second-hand) kit, or you can build your own bespoke system, using basic DIY and plumbing supplies that are widely available. The only specialist equipment required are a pumping system and air stones that can be found in any aquarium shop.+Small hydroponic systems can be housed in a [greenhouse](/grho/greenhouses) or indoors. Whatever system you use, you can buy off-the-shelf (or second-hand) kit, or you can build your own bespoke system, using basic DIY and plumbing supplies that are widely available. The only specialist equipment required are a pumping system and air stones that can be found in any aquarium shop.
  
 If you decide to build your own, there are plenty of books, websites and online videos that will show you exactly how to do it, depending on what type of system you choose. You'll need a nutrient tank, delivery system and housing for plants - either in pipes, raft or a medium-filled tank. Interviewee Joe built his own system with reclaimed materials for £600 in total, including £200 of epalyn liner (25-year guarantee). Pond liner from a garden centre is much cheaper. He aims to produce around £300 worth of food per year. The sophistication and permanence of your system may depend on how long you intend to stay in your property, but a productive system will pay for itself reasonably quickly. If you decide to build your own, there are plenty of books, websites and online videos that will show you exactly how to do it, depending on what type of system you choose. You'll need a nutrient tank, delivery system and housing for plants - either in pipes, raft or a medium-filled tank. Interviewee Joe built his own system with reclaimed materials for £600 in total, including £200 of epalyn liner (25-year guarantee). Pond liner from a garden centre is much cheaper. He aims to produce around £300 worth of food per year. The sophistication and permanence of your system may depend on how long you intend to stay in your property, but a productive system will pay for itself reasonably quickly.
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-Growing lettuces hydroponically on a commercial scale.+_Growing lettuces hydroponically on a commercial scale._
  
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-Cannabis is one of the most popular plants to grow hydroponically, as in many places, its illegality requires it to be grown indoors, secretly.+_Cannabis is one of the most popular plants to grow hydroponically, as in many places, its illegality requires it to be grown indoors, secretly._
  
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-NASA scientist experimenting with growing onions, radishes and lettuces hydroponically, for potential use in space stations.+_NASA scientist experimenting with growing onions, radishes and lettuces hydroponically, for potential use in space stations._
  
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-## Specialists+## Specialist curators of this topic
  
  
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