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Which of the following plants is not grown by hydroponics?

ATomato

BSeedless cucumber

CLettuce

DPumpkin

Answer:

D. Pumpkin

Read Explanation:

  • 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.


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