Question

Which of the following plants is not grown by hydroponics?

• A. Tomato
• B. Seedless cucumber
• C. Lettuce
• D. Pumpkin

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Pumpkin

• Hydroponics is the process of growing plants in artificial nutrient media.

• Tomato, Lettuce and Seedless cucumber are grown commercially by the process of hydroponics.

• Pumpkin and other melons are not grown hydroponically.

• These plants require a lot of space to grow as they spread and increase in size. Also, pollination is difficult as they need bees to pollinate them.

• So, hydroponics of these vegetables becomes highly labor intensive.