Hydroponic Gardening the Very Easy Way


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This comprehensive guide is the only book that focuses on the Deep-Water-Culture (DWC) hydroponic system. You will quickly learn how to use the DWC system, which is the lowest cost, easiest to set up, easiest to maintain, and easiest to expand hydroponic system. This definitive how-to-resource will guide you through each step of the way. Year-round gardening, indoors and outdoors, pesticide- and herbicide-free. Take control of what you eat. Grow what you like in a very small space. Grow vertically to increase your yield. No gardening experience is necessary. Who would benefit from this book? The ideas in this book will work for you, whether you live in a mansion, a single room, a condo, a senior center, an assisted living facility, whether you live in the city or the country, or whether you have ever wondered how you can possibly grow vegetables and herbs in just water and air. It is a sustainable process and great for the environment and, especially healthy for you and your family. What will you learn? Through 280 pages in 15 modules, 120 photographs, 23 DIY projects, 26 tables and charts, 9 case studies you will learn ... - How to build your own DWC system with food safe buckets, totes and PVC tubes. - What off-the-shelf fertilizers to buy and how to create your own. - How to use Integrated Pest Management and non-chemical solutions for disease and insect control. - What lighting units to buy, how to build portable light frames and elevated tables. - How to select the right growing medium. - What, when and how to plant seeds and seedlings and when and how to harvest everything your taste buds crave-from sweet basil to salad greens to luscious, tasty tomatoes. Very easy. Very rewarding. Hydroponic Gardening The Very Easy Way has everything you need to know about DWC hydroponic gardening and more. Take control of what you eat-and have fun doing it! Larry Cipolla is a master gardener, international speaker, and hydroponics expert. He lives and gardens in Minnesota.




DIY Hydroponic Gardens


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DIY Hydroponic Gardens and Farmer Tyler show home DIYers how to build over a dozen hydroponics growing systems, some of which cost only a few dollars to make.




Home Hydroponics ... and how to Do It!


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This manual shows how anyone can grow fruits and vegetables right in their home or apartment, by one of the leading authorities on the science of growing plants without soil. 50 black-and-white illustrations. 33 full-color photos, 35 black-and-white.




Hydroponics


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Are you tired of buying unfresh fruit, herbs and vegetables at the supermarket, knowing that they could be treated with pesticides and toxic chemicals? Did you notice that these foods no longer taste the way they used to? Well, this will no longer be a problem, if you follow the guidelines in this book! Discover now how to build your own hydroponic system! Climate change is increasingly affecting our life and especially the food we consume daily. In fact, it is more and more difficult to find fresh fruit, herbs and seasonal vegetables in the supermarket. To grow these foods, it is often necessary to treat them with toxic and chemical pesticides, which can be harmful to our health. I bet that at least once in your life you wondered if what we eat is really healthy. So, the question is: are we really sure that what we eat is really healthy? How is it possible to avoid this problem? Well, the good news is that a solution exists! Its name is Hydroponic Gardening System: a system that will allow you to grow organic food all year long, without thinking about the weather and temperature outside. Hydroponic gardening is a revolutionary way to grow plants by focusing on water instead of soil. All you have to do is to add in a little bit of nutrient solution to the water and use a pump to move the water around. So, you will be able to grow plants in a better way without dealing with issues of traditional gardening. Surely you are thinking: "ok, very nice but I have neither the soil nor the experience to cultivate". I can absolutely guarantee you that you can build one of these amazing gardens directly in your home without get your hands dirty! All you need are some easily accessible equipment in a regular store. You don't even need to break a bank for this. With simple tools, you can easily make your own hydroponic system. But don’t worry about that, because in this Complete Guide you’ll discover How to Easily Get Started with Your Own Greenhouse Garden Through a Guided DIY Hydroponic System! Growing Organic Foods has Never Been Easier! In particular, I will explain you: · Everything you need to know about hydroponics, how it really works and why it's important for sustainable agriculture. · The best and easier methods of hydroponic gardening you can get started with, and how to choose one suitable for your needs and gardening skill level. · Step-by-step how to set up and assemble your first hydroponic garden also if you are inexperienced. · What kind of materials and equipment you're going to need to set up your own hydroponic garden. You will find a complete list! · The most powerful tips and tricks to know about lighting and nourishment to help you raise healthy and robust plants. · And much, much more! Even though you've never done an hour of gardening in your life before and would like to get started, or if have experience with traditional gardening and would like to try your hand at hydroponics, this Guide has everything you need to know to grow your plants at home in the easiest way possible! *** Are you still wondering? *** Bear in mind that this book isn’t only a simple step-by step guide that gives instructions, but it is a practical Guide that explains you also how to maintain the plants, and the mineral elements you have to use for better results. Help this world become greener! Get this ebook TODAY!




Home Hydroponics


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Home Hydroponics presents fully illustrated plans for building over a dozen different beautiful, home-based DIY hydroponic growing systems to cultivate your own food indoors.




Small-scale Aquaponic Food Production


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This technical paper begins by introducing the concept of aquaponics, including a brief history of its development and its place within the larger category of soil-less culture and modern agriculture. It discusses the main theoretical concepts of aquaponics, including the nitrogen cycle and the nitrification process, the role of bacteria, and the concept of balancing an aquaponic unit. It then moves on to cover important considerations of water quality parameters, water testing, and water sourcing for aquaponics, as well as methods and theories of unit design, including the three main methods of aquaponic systems: media beds, nutrient film technique, and deep water culture. The publication discusses in detail the three groups of living organisms (bacteria, plants and fish) that make up the aquaponic ecosystem. It also presents management strategies and troubleshooting practices, as well as related topics, specifically highlighting local and sustainable sources of aquaponic inputs. The publication also includes nine appendixes that present other key topics: ideal conditions for common plants grown in aquaponics; chemical and biological controls of common pests and diseases including a compatible planting guide; common fish diseases and related symptoms, causes and remedies; tools to calculate the ammonia produced and biofiltration media required for a certain fish stocking density and amount of fish feed added; production of homemade fish feed; guidelines and considerations for establishing aquaponic units; a cost-benefit analysis of a small-scale, media bed aquaponic unit; a comprehensive guide to building small-scale versions of each of the three aquaponic methods; and a brief summary of this publication designed as a supplemental handout for outreach, extension and education.




The Urban Farmer


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There are twenty million acres of lawns in North America. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who want to enter the agricultural sector, and urban and suburban yards have huge potential for would-be farmers wanting to become part of this growing movement. The Urban Farmer is a comprehensive, hands-on, practical manual to help you learn the techniques and business strategies you need to make a good living growing high-yield, high-value crops right in your own backyard (or someone else's). Major benefits include: Low capital investment and overhead costs Reduced need for expensive infrastructure Easy access to markets Growing food in the city means that fresh crops may travel only a few blocks from field to table, making this innovative approach the next logical step in the local food movement. Based on a scalable, easily reproduced business model, The Urban Farmer is your complete guide to minimizing risk and maximizing profit by using intensive production in small leased or borrowed spaces. Curtis Stone is the owner/operator of Green City Acres, a commercial urban farm growing vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants, and retail outlets. During his slower months, Curtis works as a public speaker, teacher, and consultant, sharing his story to inspire a new generation of farmers.




Hydroponics


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No, You Don't Have To Spend A Fortune On Your Hydroponic Garden - Here's The Affordable And Hassle-Free Hydroponic Method You've Been Dreaming Of! Are you interested in gardening but your favorite plants don't grow well in your climate? Do you want to eat organic veggies all year round without busting your household budget? Are you wondering if there's a beginner-friendly alternative to hi-tech hydroponics systems? Read carefully because you're going to learn something new right now. You've probably heard of hydroponics, a way to grow plants without soil by providing them with liquid nutrients. It almost sounds too good to be true: hydroponics lets you grow anything in any climate without even using a drop of pesticides. However, a quick internet search for hydroponics can be utterly discouraging. You'll probably find pictures that look like stills from a sci-fi movie, and you'll quickly see that hydroponic equipment can easily cost thousands of dollars. As a beginner, how are you going to operate all that hi-tech equipment? And do you really need to invest thousands just to grow some lettuce? Well, here's the honest truth. Hydroponics doesn't have to be expensive or complicated - you can set up a fully functional system for as little as $80. And you can literally grow your favorite veggies in mason jars. This book will show you how. As you go through this book, you will: Discover the Kratky method - the easiest way to grow plants without soil Choose and buy the best equipment for your hydroponic garden Assemble your Kratky system by following a simple step-by-step guide Feed your plants with the best nutrient solutions on the market Take care of your hydroponic garden like a pro and avoid beginner mistakes Keep your plants healthy with a few simple techniques Enjoy your delicious homegrown food! But what if you're a complete newbie? Well, this book is written for people just like you - it patiently explains every step and carefully helps you avoid typical pitfalls. Even if the only plant that survived your current gardening skills is a plastic flower, you'll nail hydroponic gardening on the first try! Yes, you've read it right: the Kratky method isn't just the easiest hydroponics method - it's also much easier than conventional gardening! No guesswork, no tedious maintenance, no digging around in dirt - that's why the Kratky method is also known as the "set-it-and-forget-it" method. As long as you know which end of a plant should be facing up and as long as you follow the instructions closely, you'll be harvesting your favorite veggies in no time - without the hassle of weeding and watering, and without spending a fortune on equipment! Are you ready to get started? Scroll up, click the "Buy Now with 1-Click" button and Get Your Copy Now!







Complete Guide for Growing Plants Hydroponically


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With the continued implementation of new equipment and new concepts and methods, such as hydroponics and soilless practices, crop growth has improved and become more efficient. Focusing on the basic principles and practical growth requirements, the Complete Guide for Growing Plants Hydroponically offers valuable information for the commercial growe