Wicking Hydroponics

Wick Systems are the most basic form of hydroponics and are incredibly easy to set up. … The difference is that a Wick System uses two or more wicks to deliver water from the reservoir to the roots via capillary action; while in a lettuce raft the roots are submerged in the reservoir itself.

The main advantages of wick system hydroponics are that it’s simple to build and easy to maintain. Whether you choose to keep it small or scale it up, you can do it by recycling or upcycling common household items and materials. And once you have it up and running, you can enjoy low-maintenance gardening year round.