Publisher's Synopsis
Hydroponics is a subset of hydroculture, which is a method of growing plants without soil, by instead using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent.
Terrestrial plants may be grown with only their roots exposed to the nutritious liquid, or the roots may be physically supported by an inert medium such as perlite, gravel, or other substrates. Despite inert media, roots can cause changes of the rhizosphere PH and root exudates can impact the rhizosphere biology.
Hydroponics offers many advantages, one of them being a decrease in water usage for agriculture. To grow 1 kilogram of tomatoes in intensive farming requires 400 liters of water, in hydroponics 70 liters of water, and only 20 liters of water for aeroponics. Because of the lack of water needed to grow produce, it would be possible in the future for harsh environments which don't have much accessible water, to be able to grow their own food.
In this book you will find:
- Hydroponics for beginners
You will learn the basics of hydroponics and find the hydroponic system that best suits your needs.
- Hydroponics garden:
Gives you instructions and how to maintain your own hydroponic garden
- Greenhouse gardening:
This book provides you with a complete guide to growing any plant in a greenhouse and how to make the most of this precious space.
The one-stop guide on greenhouse construction, maintenance and planting schedules. Inexpensive options and money-saving tips help you reduce your costs in building and running your greenhouse.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- What is hydroponics
- Different hydroponic systems
- Learn which crops and growing mediums are best
- Understand the role of nutrients and lighting for healthy, prosperous gardens
- Understand how to maintain your system and care for your plants
- Identify pests and diseases in your hydroponic garden and learn how to combat them
- Learn what greenhouse gardening is all about.
- Get to know the different types of greenhouses and choose the one that suits your needs.
- Choose the best type of glazing, flooring and construction material for your greenhouse.
- Learn to use ventilation to keep the humidity level just right.
- Learn how to utilize lighting and irrigate your plants for optimal growth.
- Get an overview of how to grow different herbs, vegetables and fruits in your greenhouse.
- Integrate hydroponics into your greenhouse.
- Understand how to maintain your greenhouse and care for your plants.
- Learn how to schedule your plants for year-round gardening.
Hopefully, in reading this collection you will find everything you could possibly need to take with you so you can make this process work for you without struggling with it more than is necessary.
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