| A | B |
|---|
| Aeration | the presence of air |
| Growing medium | material used for plant growth |
| Hydroponics | growing plants with out soil |
| Leach | to remove by percolation |
| Pore spaces | voids for water or air holding |
| Soil | outer layer of the earth suitable for plants |
| Soilless medium | sterile product/s used for plants |
| Soil is full of life including | Bacteria, Fungi, Invertebrates |
| Negatives of using "SOIL" for containers | Unknown history, High Shrink / Swell, Higher disease probability, |
| Functions of the growing media | Must provide: air, water, nutrients, anchor/support |
| What effect does growing media have on plant growth? | Supplying nutrients, Supplying air, Uniformity, |
