Hydroponics Possible here in Qatar

Hydroponics is the method of growing plants without soil. Instead of nutrients in the soil, plants thrive on a nutrient solution which contains the minerals that the plants need. So, rather than searching throughout the soil for minerals, your plants are able to get nutrients easily, directly from the nutrient solution. Grow media -- such as gravel, peat, vermiculite, Perlite, coco, old rubber tires, rockwool or expanded clay aggregates -- is often used to support the plants and their root systems and perhaps to hold moisture around the roots. The growing medium is not a source of nutrients in itself.

Why grow hydroponically?

Hydroponic gardening is an easy, environmentally sound way to grow a wide variety of healthy plants. It offers numerous benefits including:
• Plants grow up to 50% faster than in soil because they have easy access to food and water.
• It is possible to garden indoors all year round
• Nutrients are directly available to plants and don't get bound up
• Little or no pesticides are necessary. Plants start out in a disease-free medium.
• Smaller containers can be used because the roots can grow without being root bound
• Gardening is possible where it would not be normally e.g. poor soil, rocky areas, even balconies. With the use of artificial lighting it is even possible to successfully garden in a spare room or garage.
• Less labor is required than growing in soil because no digging or weeding is required.
• Since plants do not need to compete for nutrients, more can be grown in a smaller area.
• The increased control over growing conditions makes it easier to provide the best possible environment for plants, leading to better quality produce and higher yields.
• Fast growing healthy plants grown by hydroponic methods are more resistant to pests and diseases.
• You will also notice improved flavor and texture in hydroponically grown fruit and veggies