NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hydroponic farming investment per square foot: The total investment, total investment including one time and per cycle-is Rs 20, 00, 000. Hence, the one-time investment per square foot is Rs 400 and the per-cycle investment for one square foot is Rs 16.

Detailed explanation-2: -The investment is a little higher but the yield is expected to be four times higher than the conventional methods. The produce from the conventional farms is seasonal but from a hydroponic farm, it is unseasonal. The crops don’t need much time for harvesting.

Detailed explanation-3: -30 lakhs to Rs. 34 lakhs. In this area, we can comfortably grow around 90, 000 to 95, 000 lettuce plants. If you are planning to grow fruit or vegetable plants, you may require Dutch bucket system or media based grow bag system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hydroponics can be an expensive hobby. There are lots of different types of hydroponic systems (we’ll get into those later), but top-end systems can cost more than $500 alone. Fortunately, there are more affordable DIY options. In traditional gardening, the soil stores nutrients that the plants can access on their own.