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a method of growing plants in water rather than in soil
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Recent Examples of hydroponics
Housing and outreach manager Amanda Clark said the center plans to use some of the produce harvested from its hydroponics crops in the fridges throughout the summer.
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April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Her community focus also extends to Best Academy, where her team designed and installed the electrical systems for a hydroponics lab that powers grow lights and climate controls—bringing fresh produce to a neighborhood considered a food desert.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The LetPot Max hydroponics growing system features flexible trays that can be used as a 21-pod or two-pod system for growing both small and large plants.
—Nora Colomer
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April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Her community focus also extends to Best Academy, where her team designed and installed the electrical systems for a hydroponics lab that powers grow lights and climate controls—bringing fresh produce to a neighborhood considered a food desert.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The LetPot Max hydroponics growing system features flexible trays that can be used as a 21-pod or two-pod system for growing both small and large plants.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydroponics
Noun
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The only exception to that rule is for aquaculture enterprises.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Bighead carp is considered an invasive species in the United States, where it was introduced in the second half of the 20th century to improve water quality in Arkansas aquaculture facilities and sewage ponds.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Hispanic voters are often misunderstood, with many viewing the bloc as motivated by issues of immigration and agriculture, according to the Los Angeles Times and previous Statesman reporting.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
16 May 2026
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Girdhar brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience within the agriculture and beverage industries.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Noun
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For Ben Palen, a fifth-generation farmer and farming consultant, solutions are tough, and relief feels minimal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Add a serious, well-past-due modernization push, processing capacity, storage, precision farming, EU-standard systems, and total capital needs plausibly rise to $90-100 billion.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Even better, zucchinis, beans, and peas can all use the same trellising system, saving you time and gardening space.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
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To add some movement to your day-to-day, consider walking, light stretching, or even active chores like gardening.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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Blue Bay Resort A visit to Belmont Estate provides insights into traditional cacao farming and chocolate production, from bean to bar, while Tri-Island Chocolate connects visitors with local farmers to learn about cocoa, honey and spice cultivation with its Rastafarian Roots-to-Bar experience.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Bean cultivation dates back thousands of years, and the plants have been a critical part of the human diet throughout history.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Show attendees were eager to see the year’s blue-ribbon horticulture awards for roses, cut-stem flowers, herbaceous perennials and dozens of other plant categories that were displayed in Templars Hall.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Hydroponics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydroponics. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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