NFT hydroponic systems are high performance gardens that perform well when fine-tuned.This relatively new form of hydorponis supplies aerated nutrient solution to roots located in gulleys.Seedlings or cuttings with a strong root system are placed on capillary matting located on the bottom in a covered channel.

The capillary matting stabilizes nutrient solution flow and holds roots in place.Constantly aerated nutrient solution flows down the channel,or gulley,over and around the roots,and back to the reservoir.Irrigation is most often constant,24 hoursa day.Roots receive plenty of oxygen and are able to absorb a maximum of nutrient solution.Proper gulley incline,volume,and flow of nutrient solution are key elements in NFT gardens.