Hydroponic ozone, hydroponic water treatment

• Hydroponics

Clearly the success of a hydroponics crop depends on the quality of the water being used to grow the plants. Water parameters that have a direct impact on crop success include:

• Oxygen level: low levels limit plant growth
• Hydrogen sulphide (H₂S) concentration: High levels reduce fertiliser effectiveness and promotes growth of anaerobic bacteria
• Microbial loading: High levels of bacteria in the water compete with the plants for nutrients. Root born pathogens are detrimental to plant health
• Algae growth

The benefits of ozone to hydroponics are:

• The elimination of H₂S
• The increase in oxygen levels
• The elimination of microbes, algae and root born pathogens including powdery mildew, Fusarium and Pythium
• Savings on chemical fertilisers
• Higher crop yields

Download a technical article on ozone in hydroponics