Are Hydroponics Organic?

Everyone is going “green” lately it seems. Not only do people demand organic foods and drinks, but they also demand that ALL items that enter their body be produced organic. What exactly does this mean and how can people who grow marijuana benefit from this craze?

The answer is hydroponics. Hydroponic plants produced in dedicated hydroponic grow systems have the potential to satisfy people’s craving for “green” living. This niche market can produce healthier plants and healthier profits for those willing to accept the hydroponic challenge.

For a product to be considered organic, it must meet specific criteria. It must be grown without the use of conventional pesticides or artificial fertilizers. It must also not be grown with human waste or use food additives. Most types of indoor gardening can allow these criteria to be easily met, but there are some hydroponics grow systems that are more aptly suited for this purpose than others.

The most difficult components necessary for hydroponic producers to abstain in order to produce organic crops are the artificial fertilizers. Leaving out the artificial fertilizers seems difficult, but it can be easier if you have a dedicated grow box specifically designed for your hydroponics. Grow boxes offer indoor gardening enthusiasts the greatest opportunity to closely monitor their plants and to maximize their “green” potential while producing the organic plants that health-conscious consumers desire.

However, there are other steps necessary before you can officially market your product as “organic”. In order for your hydroponics to be certified as organic, and for you to use the organic label, you must apply to the government to be officially recognized as a certified organic producer. There are exceptions to this rule if you produce less than a certain dollar amount of crops in a year.

Overall, there are ways to produce organic hydroponics, but they require using techniques that may for difficult for the average grower to produce. If you want to have certified organic products, they need to be assessed by the government in most cases. If you don’t want to get the government’s permission to use the organic label, then you can still grow them organically and just call them “naturally grown”.

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