Deep Water Culture (DWC) deep water culture (dwc) Deep Water Culture (DWC) is a hydroponic way of growing where the roots of the plants are always sitting in aerated nutrient-water, and not in a growing medium. This method of growing is known to produce a fast-growing plant. Find out more hydroponic systems (CC BY-SA 4.0) Related Terms Hydroponics / Drip System / Ebb & Flow << Back to Glossary Related Posts:Cannabis Music Culture