Air Pump in the Hydroponic Kit: Why We Include It

People who are new to hydroponics often ask us:
“Is an air pump really necessary? Can you grow plants without it?”

The truth is simple: yes, you can grow without it. But at Idroponica Facile, we prefer to create the best possible conditions for growth.
Less stress for the plants, fewer problems for the grower, and more consistent, better results over time.

Roots breathe (and the more they breathe, the better)

In hydroponics, roots live in water. This means one very simple thing: oxygen makes a real difference.

More oxygen at the root level means:

• more efficient nutrient uptake
• healthier, more active roots
• stronger, more responsive plants

An air pump keeps the water moving, enriches it with air and creates a more “alive” root environment.

This is not just theory. In our own tests, as well as in other documented tests, the result has always been the same:
with the same plants, light and nutrients, those with more oxygen at the roots consistently performed better than those without.
Healthier roots, more uniform growth and more responsive plants. Where oxygen was lacking, growth was slower and less consistent.

A practical help, especially for beginners

We chose to include an air pump in the kit because it provides real, tangible benefits:

• fewer problems for beginners
• healthier, larger and better-tasting vegetables
• faster overall growth
• a more “forgiving” system that tolerates small mistakes

It is not an extra accessory. It is not strictly necessary to grow plants, but it helps a lot to grow them better.

Why it is even more useful in summer

When temperatures rise, water holds less oxygen. This is exactly when many hydroponic problems begin.

An air pump helps to:

• increase water and nutrient tolerance to high temperatures
• reduce root stress
• keep growth more stable

The result? Higher yields even during the hottest months.

Our philosophy: starting well makes all the difference

We could choose not to include it. In fact, most kits do not.
But our goal is to make hydroponics:

• simple
• stable
• rewarding from the very beginning

That is why the complete kit also includes an air pump. A small component (and a very quiet one) that makes a big difference.
To make growing truly easy.