Hydroponic Food Production: A Definitive Guideb... -
While often viewed as modern technology, the roots of hydroponics extend back to ancient civilizations:
: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Aztec chinampas (floating gardens) are among the earliest examples of soil-free cultivation. Hydroponic Food Production: A Definitive Guideb...
: In the 1930s, Dr. William Gericke of the University of California popularized the term "hydroponics" by demonstrating large-scale tomato production without soil. While often viewed as modern technology, the roots