Publisher's Synopsis
Hydroponics is a growing global phenomenon that will revolutionize our life on earth. Our future is based on this technology and the discovery of the value of hydroponics is spreading worldwide. Off grid and Urban organic gardening are terms we encounter more often in our effort for self-sustainable lifestyle, whether we are professional growers and ordinary civilians with no experience of farming. Are you going to build your own hydroponic system? Are you already established but want to improve your knowledge in theory and practice?
Whether you are using hydroponic systems like Wick Systems, Deep Water Culture (DWC), Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), Ebb and Flow (Flood and Drain), Aeroponics, Aquaponics or the well known Drip Systems that is widely used in urban organic gardening - this book will explain it all and give you the guidande that you need.
This best selling book is a must-have for anyone who is interested in Hydroponics and the culture around it. The book will give you an in-depth and extensive guide to growing anything with hydroponic systems as well as detailed information about everything you need to know to build your own systems, mix nutrient solutions and ultimately create a new world of your own with plants, fruits and vegetables. You will be given sincere pros and cons with hydroponic gardening but also valuable information on how to avoid large setbacks with pests, common mistakes and real life threatening dangers while operating these systems. The book contain chapters on:
- History of hydroponics
- The basics of different hydroponic systems
- How to control your pH
- Correct nutrient solutions
- What lighting do you need?
- What growing media materials are best to grow in?
- How do these growing media look and act?
- Common pitfalls and pesticides to watch out for
- And much more...
