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BIOPONICS: by William Texier Bioponics, a method of growing coined by hydroponics veteran William Texier, involves the use of certified-organic nutrients in a hydroponic solution along with a substrate. It provides an alternative to hydroponic growing with synthetic fertilizers, and it’s been catching on as more and more growers enjoy the challenge of combining growing techniques in the search for healthier, tastier results. Read on to see if you have what it takes to give bioponics a go. 68 Maximum Yield USA | October 2015