What plants are best for desktop aquaponics?

Half of aquaponics is growing plants, but what are the best plants to grow in a desktop aquaponics system? While it heavily depends on the specific desktop system you have and the amount of space you have, there are still some plants that are much easier to grow than others. 

Some plants that are easy to grow are herbs and salad greens. An example of some herbs that are good to grow in limited space are basil, oregano, mint, sage, parsley, thyme, and dwarf rosemary. Lettuce, arugula, mesclun, chard, baby spinach, and kale are all great examples of easy microgreens and salad greens to grow in a small aquaponics system. 

You can also grow some more challenging plants in aquaponics like strawberries, container-type tomatoes, and hot peppers. These can be challenging because many fruiting plants like these might require hand pollination, higher levels of nutrients, or special conditions to bear any fruit. 

My school is working on growing lettuce in our aquaponics garden. It’s a very good starter plant for us, and we are planning to experiment with peas, beans, and even cherry tomatoes in the future. Even though this list gives examples of easy to grow plants, it’s best to experiment with different plants and see what works best for you and your aquaponics system.

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