Yes, plants may be grown without soil as long as all other necessities missing is provided.

Growing plants without using soil is known as hydroponics. Plants grow through a process known as photosynthesis in which they use sunlight and a chemical inside their leaves called chlorophyll to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Plants mostly grow a lot better with their roots in water. If their roots are dipped in a solution containing water and nutrients, they can grow without soil. A variety of methods are used to provide support and oxygen for the roots.

Temperature control is provided for both the roots and the top of the plant since their production are usually in greenhouse.View pictures in App save up to 80% data.

One popular method of growing plants through hydroponics is the nutrient-film technique. Plants is made to stand in a plastic trough and let the rich-nutrient solution flow slowly past their roots.

Researchers have found that the yield is greater than conventional means of cultivation because they have a much smaller root and with smaller roots, you can grow more plants in the same area and get more yields from the same amount of ground. Heavy fruiting plants may need detailed forms of support. Plants cultivated hydroponically grow faster since soil pests and disease is absent here.View pictures in App save up to 80% data.

Crops such as tomatoes, lettuces, strawberries, lettuces and herbs, are among plants that do particularly well.