IOT Based Onion Farming Solar Powered Hydroponics Monitoring System

Traditional method of farming has become outdated nowadays. It is a time-consuming process. Scientists are working hard to identify new methods to grow plants and to increase the yield. Hydroponics when compared with the traditional method of farming is considered to produce more yield. Due to the increase in population, importance must be given to higher productivity without compromising the nutrient value. Onions are considered as the most consumed and essential crop in India. Growing onions in hydroponics will produce a higher yield with higher nutrient value. The growth of onions in hydroponics can be monitored by using an IoT system. The system can be automated with sensors and microcontrollers to imply machine-to-machine communication and to control the hydroponics system automatically. The system is intelligent enough to provide the hydroponic system’s control action based on several parameters. By using the solar supply to control water flow, the cost of electricity in this IoT-based system in hydroponics can be reduced and it is eco-friendly too. The system will automatically discharge the solution whenever the plant needs it. The user can monitor periodically.