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21. Aquaponics Revisited

Aquaponic systems are being increasingly recognised as having potential for solving some of the many problems facing modern agriculture and aquaculture. MIKE NICHOLS profiles two very different commercial aquaponic systems that embrace new ideas...

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22. Aeroponics

Aeroponics is the most recent development in hydroponic methods, and one that has gained much publicity over recent years. It is defined by the International Society for Soiless Culture as a system where roots are continuously or discontinuously...

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23. NFT Culture

The system of Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) was originally designed and developed by Dr Allen Cooper. The concept is described by Dr Cooper as follows: " A very shallow stream of water containing all the dissolved nutrients required for growth...

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24. Growing Hydroponic Lettuce

Growing Hydroponic Lettuce Hydroponics, which literally means, ''working water,'' is the growth of plants without soil. The grower provides the plants with all of the nutrients they would usually get from the soil though water instead....

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25. The Most Ignored Aspect of Growing

Most people do not understand pH in Hydroponics. In all facets of growing plants, the most important success factor is disregarded. Regardless of whether you are growing plants in ground soil, containers or using hydroponics pH...

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26. Does hydroponic mean organic?

Environmental Working Group researcher gets to the bottom of the hydroponic vs organic question.

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27. Hydroponic Growing Methods

In a soil garden, plants are rooted in the soil and draw nutrients from it. In hydroponics, a nutrient rich solution is fed directly to the plant roots. In some hydroponic growing systems an inert growing medium, such as perlite, rockwool or...

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28. Rockwool FAQ

Q: Is one type of rockwool system (eg., ebb& flood) better than another? A: As long as appropriate air/water ratios, fertilizer concentration, EC, pH and any other critical factors are...

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29. Gardening with Perlite

The green revolution has led to the introduction of hundreds of unheard-of plants and has resulted in new life for old favorites. One reason why people grow plants indoors is their ease of culture. In days past, plant lovers would go into the...

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30. Growing Plants from Seeds

Growing plants from seeds is a wonderful adventure. From the first green sprout to a strong, sturdy plant, you have an opportunity to take part in the nurturing process. To Begin Select the seeds you want to grow, and read the directions on ...

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