Hydroponic Food Production
Author : Howard M. Resh
Publisher : Woodbridge Press Publishing Company
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 33,10 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Cooking
ISBN :
Soilless Culture: Theory and Practice
Author : Michael Raviv
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 50,65 MB
Release : 2007-12-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080556426
Book Description
Plant production in hydroponics and soilless culture is rapidly expanding throughout the world, raising a great interest in the scientific community. For the first time in an authoritative reference book, authors cover both theoretical and practical aspects of hydroponics (growing plants without the use of soil). This reference book covers the state-of-the-art in this area, while offering a clear view of supplying plants with nutrients other than soil. Soilless Culture provides the reader with an understanding of the properties of the various soiless media and how these properties affect plant performance in relation to basic horticultural operations, such as irrigation and fertilization. This book is ideal for agronomists, horticulturalists, greenhouse and nursery managers, extension specialists, and people involved with the production of plants.* Comprehensive discussion of hydroponic systems, irrigation, and control measures allows readers to achieve optimal performance* State-of-the-art book on all theoretical aspects of hydroponics and soilless culture including a thorough description of the root system, its functions and limitation posed by restricted root volume* Critical and updated reviews of current analytical methods and how to translate their results to irrigation and fertilization practices * Definitive chapters on recycled, no-discharge systems including salinity and nutrition management and pathogen eradication * Up-to-date description of all important types of growing media
Ongoing Research on Microgreens
Author : Vito Michele Paradiso
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 15,40 MB
Release : 2021-01-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 3039432060
Book Description
Microgreens garner immense potential for improving the nutrition of the human diet, considering their high content of healthy compounds. On the other hand, they are becoming known not only for their nutritional value but also for their interesting organoleptic traits and commercial potential. In this Special Issue we aim to publish high-quality research papers covering the state-of-the-art, recent progress and perspectives related to production, post-harvest, characterization, and the potential of microgreens. A broad range of aspects such as cultivation, post-harvest techniques and packaging, analytical methods, nutritional value, bioaccessibility and prospects are covered. All contributions are of great significance and could stimulate further research in this area.
Microgreens Business
Author : Ronald Lee Mason
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 10,30 MB
Release : 2021-07-07
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Have you ever thought about starting a new business that doesn't require a lot of time, space, and investment? In this book, I want to tell you about this new business idea that can allow you to make a thousand dollars or more a week! Microgreens are a new category of vegetables that are harvested shortly after the first set of true leaves form. Some chefs in California have been using them since the mid-1980s, but the demand for microgreens has only recently grown exponentially. That's because microgreens are healthy foods that contain many more nutrients than plants harvested at an advanced stage of maturity. For this reason, they are recommended by nutritionists and are popular among healthy lifestyle enthusiasts and environmentally conscious people. Growing microgreens is quick and easy, with most microgreen varieties reaching a harvestable size in about two weeks, allowing for up to two dozen harvests in a year. Only some basic equipment is needed, and you don't have to worry too much about the plants. You can grow microgreens in a spare room of your house or in a small garage. Once or twice a week, you can harvest and sell your microgreens. In this book you will find: Which microgreens are best to start with, which are the easiest to grow, and which are the most difficult Step-by-step instructions for soil and hydroponic growing methods. How to solve the most common problems with microgreens. How to build a grow rack with readily available components without breaking the bank. How to set up a proper vertical farm in a small 60 square foot space. How to identify your market niche. Where to sell your products. How to build your brand. How to choose the best packaging. How to set prices. How to create labels and barcodes. How to comply with hygiene and food safety regulations. If you have no intention of selling your produce, but are curious to learn more about microgreens, I definitely recommend reading the book because this is not just a business book. Like I said, microgreens are incredible foods that are great for your health and are not easy to find on the market. By reading this volume, you will learn how to grow them yourself at home. This way you will always have a very fresh product with unique properties available for your consumption. What are you waiting for to get started? Start reading the book now. The world of microgreens will soon have no more secrets for you!
Hydroponics Microgreens for Beginners and Dummies
Author : Emily Robert
Publisher :
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 20,95 MB
Release : 2020-09-17
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Hydroponic Microgreens have taken the urban gardening world by storm. This innovative gardening system allows growers to bypass the hassles of granular gardening mediums and improve their overall efficiency. This gardening system is not only more environmentally friendly, but more productive too. Hydroponics boasts a more efficient use of water, space, and time, all perfectly suited to the unique needs of nutritional and flavor packed microgreens. Building your first hydroponic garden can be a daunting task, you don't need the complicated instructions and intimidating jargon found in other guides. This book cuts to the chase, starting from the very basics and working your way up, you'll learn every aspect of hydroponic microgreens. This book spares no detail in explaining everything you could possibly want to know about growing your own hydroponic microgreens. You'll learn from the ground up, including: - What exactly is hydroponics and microgreens? - How do they work and why is it better? - How to select your hydroponic systems and microgreen vegetables - How to build and plan your hydroponic system from start to finish - The tips and tricks of successfully growing and harvesting your microgreens Becoming a hydroponic microgreen grower allows you to work anywhere you want. This unique gardening system is well suited to indoor gardening and urban gardeners. By effectively utilizing all your input your yields are greater and more rewarding. From hobbyists seeking a new outlet, to experienced gardeners looking to take their home garden to the next level, this book shows you just how easy it can be. With straightforward language and simple step-by-step instructions, any experienced or novice gardener can pick up this book and get started.
Greenhouses
Author : Joe J. Hanan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 35,99 MB
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 1351444166
Book Description
A greenhouse provides an essential means of livelihood to its owner and must be economically practical for the particular climate in which it stands. Greenhouses: Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture addresses the major environmental factors of light, temperature, water, nutrition, and carbon dioxide, and features extensive discussions of greenhouse types, construction, and climate control. The book highlights technology such as hydroponics, computer control of environments, and advanced mathematical procedures for environmental optimization. Greenhouses: Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture is the definitive text/reference for the science of greenhouse engineering and management. The author Dr. Joe J. Hanan, Professor Emeritus of Colorado State University, is the recipient of the Society of American Florists' (SAF) 2000 (Millenium) Alex Laurie Award for Research and Education. The Alex Laurie Award is presented annually to an individual who has made broad-scope, long-lasting contributions to the floriculture industry through research or education. The award is named for Alex Laurie, a professor at The Ohio State University, who pioneered work in many areas of floriculture. "Joe is one of the most precise floricultural researchers I have known," said Dr. Gus De Hertogh, Chairman of SAF's Research Committee. "That excellence is reflected in his latest book, Greenhouses, Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture, which was published in 1998, nine years after his official 'retirement.'"
Hydroponics
Author : Thomas Green
Publisher :
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 25,86 MB
Release : 2020-03-03
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Do you want to grow your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs, but don't have so much space outside?Are you tired of having to spend money on fruit and vegetables, with the risk that they are genetically modified and treated with pesticides and toxic chemicals?Do you want to know how to start growing plants through an environmentally friendly method? Among modern methods of growing crops, Hydroponics occupies a special place because of the many benefits it offers. It is nothing more than means the cultivation of plants without soil but in water. And the water is enriched with nutrients. The history of the emergence of hydroponics is associated with centuries of research by scientists, as a result of which a huge number of experiments were carried out that made it possible to determine the optimal balanced nutritional composition to ensure the vital activity of plants. As it turned out, the soil environment for crops is not necessary plants successfully grow and develop if their root system is in contact with an aqueous medium containing all the necessary substances. This fact became fundamental for the development of hydroponics as a new method of crop production. Through hydroponics, you no longer have to worry about removing weeds, and fighting pests in the soil. Plants that grow in a hydroponic system are healthier and grow faster. Another advantage is that through specific extensions, a hydroponic system can also be supplied semi-automatically or fully automatically. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for those who do not have a large garden, guaranteeing perfect results. Hydroponics is important as its further development and improvement of which will help solve the global problems of humankind, including the most significant among them - providing food to an ever-growing number of people on our planet. All these factors confirm the need to search for new, more effective methods of growing crops, one of which is hydroponics. In this book we will discuss the following topics: How hydroponic gardening works - Growing plants without soil How to build your own hydroponic system Clarification of understandings of different types of hydroponic gardens The different types of hydroponic systems and their pros and cons Choosing the right hydroponic system Tips and tricks to growing healthy herbs, vegetables and fruits Maintenance of your hydroponic garden - myths and mistakes to avoid Starting a hydroponics business With respect to planting without soil, whether for business, for personal consumption, for leisure, or aesthetic purpose, this book holds in it all the details you need. Even if you have an idea of hydroponic systems, the totalistic nature of the content in this book will provide you with more than several good ideas that you can, and should be using. Would You Like to Know More? Download now to know everything about hydroponic gardening!Scroll to the top of the page and select the BUY NOW button
Biodiversity of Vegetable Crops, A Living Heritage
Author : Massimiliano Renna
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 14,48 MB
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3038977209
Book Description
Intensive agriculture has generally resulted in higher productivity, but also in a trend towards decreasing levels of agro-biodiversity, which represents a key point in ensuring the adaptability and resilience of agro-ecosystems in the global challenge to produce more and better food in a sustainable way. The biodiversity of vegetable crops includes genetic diversity—both as species diversity (interspecific diversity) and as a diversity of genes within a species (intraspecific diversity) with regard to the vegetable varieties grown—and the diversity of agro-ecosystems (agro-biodiversity). The purpose of this Special Issue is to publish high-quality research papers addressing recent progress and perspectives on different aspects related to the biodiversity of vegetable crops. Original, high-quality contributions that have not yet been published, or that are not currently under review by other journals have been sought. The papers in this Special Issue cover a broad range of aspects and report recent research results regarding agro-biodiversity, which continues to be of significant relevance for both genetic and agricultural applications. All contributions are of significant relevance and could stimulate further research in this area.
Hydroponics for Beginners
Author : Jeree Harms
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 11,37 MB
Release : 2022-07-19
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0744059496
Book Description
You don’t need the sun or soil to grow food. Wouldn’t it be great if you could plant and grow food in your house year-round? No more needing to be out in the summer sun. No more needing to find the right soil combination. No more needing to wait until spring or autumn to begin planting. With hydroponics, you can grow food inside your house without having any sun or any soil. Hydroponics for Beginners has all the information you need to set up your own inside garden, including the benefits of hydroponics, the equipment required, and the best system to use. This book also includes these features: Step-by-step techniques for building your hydroponic system Expert guidance on how to start your seeds and how to light your system Planting recommendations for the best kinds of foods to grow hydroponically Nutrient guides to help your plants burst and thrive Troubleshooting tips to help maintain your hydroponic system Hydroponics for Beginners will explain everything you need to know to not only build a hydroponic system in your home but to also ensure you’re successful with whatever you grow. Also, if you’re ever stuck on the Moon or on Mars, if you can find a little water and happen to have some nutrient-rich solutions, you can grow food and survive until someone rescues you. Just make sure you also have a copy of Hydroponics for Beginners with you!
Microgreens
Author : Lucas Brown
Publisher : Lucas Brown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 47,44 MB
Release : 2021-03-30
Category :
ISBN : 9781802526820
Book Description
Discover the only guide you'll ever need to set up and grow your own microgreens garden as inexpensively and efficiently as possible! Have you ever seriously considered starting your own microgreens farm or garden, but have absolutely no idea where to begin? Do you want to discover a great way to pack more nutrients into all your meals without having to consume a whole lot of food? Are you ready to learn how to grow microgreens in your home, even if you have no gardening experience? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, then keep reading... Microgreens have been proven to contain a higher concentration of many important nutrients when compared with full-grown vegetables and herbs. They're a great way to add a nutrient boost to your salads and improve countless dishes. In this guide, Lucas Brown hands you a blueprint to grow microgreens at home easily and cheaply. You'll discover detailed instructions for selecting your seeds, as well as guidance for temperature and lighting, all with clear, full-color images and illustrations to help you understand the process better. Here's a snippet of what you're going to discover in Microgreens What microgreens are and how to get started growing them in your own backyard All the tools and equipment you're going to need to make growing microgreens as stress-free as possible Life-changing benefits to consider growing microgreens and including them in your daily diet A crash guide to effective growing techniques for microgreens and how to choose a growing strategy best suitable for you Everything you need to know about different microgreens and their properties and asparagus and arugula to red oak Choi and celosia Where to get quality seeds for germination and how to prepare for growing microgreens ...and much more! Whether your aim is to cultivate small batches of microgreens in your home to help you boost the micro and macronutrients in your diet or start large-scale microgreens farming enterprise, this guide has everything you need to grow fresh, gourmet microgreens efficiently.
