soilless
5.5
Does not use soil to grow plants
- adjective
- /ˈsɔɪləs/
- Specialized
:
sin suelo
- When starting seeds, a soilless medium can provide the ideal conditions for germination.
- soilless mix
Examples
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Vermiculite, a micalike industrial mineral, was first used as a soilless medium for producing fresh produce where suitable soil is unavailable.
Academic text (2001) -
Indoor gardeners often prefer soilless systems for growing plants in limited spaces.
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It is probably too hot to be used directly in soilless mixes for greenhouses.
Academic text (1998) -
Using a soilless potting mix helps improve drainage and reduce weight for container gardening.
Synonyms
5
7.5
Grown in water with plant food instead of soil
refers to any growing method that avoids soil rather than that specific water method
How Vegetated
Surface Forms
soilless positive
Morphology
Etymology
Soilless is made from soil and the ending -less, which means 'without'. So a soilless system is one that grows plants 'without soil', using water or special mixes instead of earth.