Plants grown in an aquaponic system do remarkably well and have raised the importance of microorganisms in plant growth and metabolism. Although far from complete, the nutrient supply from fish does have many benefits. Leafy greens and other plants that mainly require nitrate poise no problems whatsoever. Further research into supplementation and mineralisation continue to overcome the lack of certain nutrients gained from fish waste.
One of the first questions budding aquaponic farmers, quite naturally , ask relates to plant choice. This article explains how to select the best plants to grow in your own particular aquaponic system. This will vary from person to person