Design of an IoT enabled Automated Hydroponics system using NodeMCU and Blynk

India's economic development is primarily dependent on Agriculture. If India wants to become powerful economically in the world, then there is a need for advanced methods to be used for cultivating good quality crops. One of the most convenient methods amongst all is hydroponics. Hydroponics is a method of planting or cultivating plants without the use of soil. The technique graces us with superior-grade crops by replicating their environmental requirements. It is also referred to as vertical farming, because this type of farming allows plants to be grown in layers, on shelves or trays, one layer over another. Sand, gravel, rock wool and coco peat are some mediums used to replace soil used in conventional farming. According to a recent study, the plants do not really require soil, but just the nutrients to grow; soil introduces 90% of the pests.Conventional farming has evolved after the growing use of commercial hydroponics in developing countries like India, Israel, Brazil, Southeast Asia, Italy and many more.