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Brassicas are one of the most diverse families of nutritious, healthy vegetables consisting of traditional, long-standing types such as cabbage and the newer speciality niche markets versions created by modern plant breeding.” Features 34 42 The Beauty of Hydroponic Brassicas by Dr. Lynette Morgan No longer your run-of-the-mill cauliflower and broccoli best eaten with heaps of cheese sauce, modern brassicas are colorful, flavorful, healthy, and suitable for growing in a variety of hydroponic systems. How the Water Retention of Soilless Media Impacts Plant Growth by Kent Gruetzmacher While various grow media retain water differently, where and what you are growing also factor into what medium to select for best results. Kent Gruetzmacher checked in with accomplished horticulturist Doug Millar for his thoughts. 8 Maximum Yield