www.weedguru.com • View topic - Basic Hydroponic Systems Basic Hydroponic SystemsUnknown Author Numerous different types of hydroponic systems are suitable for mj cultivation. Choosing your "best" system will depend on your individual growing environment and expectations. Hydroponics offers you a vast opportunity for creativity. So take your time and give some more thought to your garden. (Note: We will not be considering any hydro systems NOT suitable for growing mj. Five main types of hydroponic systems are popular and suitable for growing marijuana. * NFT (Nutrient Film Technique), * DWC (Deep Water Culture) and it's little brother Shallow Water Culture, * Ebb & Flow, * Drip Systems, and * Aeroponics. NFT (Nutrient Film System) NFT (Nutrient Film System) was one of the first real, successful hydroponic systems. Many variations of the original NFT setup exist. Operation of the NFT table is simple: A small submersible pump circulates the nutrient solution from the reservoir to the manifold on the raised side of the table. Deep Water Culture
Hydroponic / Greenhouse Crops - Small Farms / Alternative Enterprises - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension The primary crops grown in greenhouses include: pepper, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, herbs, and strawberry. The industry in Florida has changed from primarily either tomato or cucumber in the early 1990s to the diversity of today. A variety of structure types are used, as well. Structures include both fan and pad or naturally ventilated systems. Florida Greenhouse Production Handbook Considerations for financial issues, construction, crops, production, pest management, and marketing. UF/IFAS Sites The Protected Agriculture Project--Horticulture Sciences Department State & Federal Agencies Other University Sites Organization & Associations Return to top Return to Crops
Hydroponics Growing Systems Explained One by One Each of the hydroponics growing systems has its own way of supporting the plants. Plants require food, water, and oxygen for the roots to keep them from drowning. You can scroll down the page to see how each system works one by one, or you can use the menu below to jump to any system. The main types of hydroponics growing systems are... Hand Watering People often do not realize that hand watering can be one of the simplest hydroponics growing systems, but hydroponics boils down to this...the food is in the water. If you mix perlite, vermiculite, and coconut coir (all nutrient free) and use this to grow your plants in a container garden, you will HAVE TO include some plant food in the water when you hand water. Coconut coir and vermiculite retain quite a bit of water. Because of its simplicity, this is obviously an easy home method. Deep Water Culture (DWC) The deep water culture method, also known as the reservoir method, is one of the easiest of all the true hydroponics growing systems.
Permaculture Magazine - Inspiration for Sustainable Living | Permaculture Magazine aquaponics Aquaculture is the symbiotic cultivation of plants and aquatic animals in a re-circulating system. Growing Power uses Tilapia and Yellow Perch to fertilize a variety of crops and herbs using aquaponics. Aquaponics is the method of growing crops and fish together in a re-circulating system. In the Growing Power aquaponics model crops grow vertically on raised beds. Types of fish we grow: Yellow Perch Yellow Perch is a species of perch found in the United States and Canada and is a glacial lakes species. Yellow Perch are also in short supply. What does Perch eat? Tilapia Originally found in Africa, Tilapia has been farmed for more than 2,500 years. What does Tilapia eat? Why do we use compost in our system? We fill our growing pots with a mixture of coir and compost. Interested in learning more?
Grow Your Own Chocolate By Mindy McIntosh-Shetter Around Valentine’s Day the worry of what to give that special person is throbbing in ones head. A nice dinner is always a great start to that special day dedicated to couples. Commercials show giving diamonds as a way of expressing ones love but I have another way that may take time but shows true commitment, love, and can address those cravings that we all have had some time in our lives. One may ask what could that be. Well the answer can be found in the candy aisle and it is . . . chocolate. Growing your own hyper-local chocolate is one way of showing how much you care for an individual. Chocolate mint is one plant that any individual can grow that smells and tastes like the name states, chocolate mint. The cocoa plant is a challenge to grow for even the seasoned gardener. To start this project of love, either purchase cocoa plants from a reputable tropical plant dealer or start with the beans. Move the tree to a warm room away from direct sunlight.
The Field Guide to Fleece: Wool Characteristics - Homesteading and Livestock With this compact, portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photo of the animal and information about its origin and conservation status, as well as the weight, staple length, fiber diameter, and natural colors of its fleece. The Field Guide to Fleece (Storey Publishing, 2013), by Deborah Robson & Carol Ekarius, is a great primer for beginners, and a handy guide for anyone who loves working with fleece! The excerpt below comes from the introduction, “A Love Affair with Wool.” You can purchase this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store: The Field Guide to Fleece. We love wool. Why are we so fond of wool? Not all wools are created equal! Fiber characteristics vary widely not only between breeds but also within breeds, and sometimes even throughout an individual fleece. Crimp Fiber Length Fiber Diameter
How to Cut and Cure Pork - Sustainable Farming Click on the Image Gallery for the referenced step-by-step photos. OK, homesteaders . . . here's another installment of Morton Salt's superior booklet, A COMPLETE GUIDE TO HOME MEAT CURING. How to Butcher a Pig told you how to butcher, halve and chill a hog. This section takes you most of the way through curing the pork that results. Again, our special thanks to Murray J. It pays to do a neat job of butchering and trimming The black guide lines in the picture show where the different cuts should be made for cutting up the carcass. There is both pride and pleasure in unwrapping a neatly trimmed ham, shoulder, or bacon side months after the meat is cured. Meat should not be cut up and put in cure until it is thoroughly chilled. When salt is applied on warm meat it helps hold the animal heat in and this heat, along with moisture, gases, and a little blood that is usually in the joints, makes an ideal combination to start bone taint which in a short time may cause souring and spoilage. 1. 1.
How to Make a Self-Watering Greenhouse - In-Depth Tutorial How to Make a Self-Watering Greenhouse (In-Depth Tutorial) I know it seems a little redundant to post this when I've already posted a video, but it is kind of hard to get more than a vague idea from the video alone. I hope this sheds a little more light on the subject. Once the foundation of principles is laid, and with input from the community, I'll shed more light on the whole concept that I'm trying to push here. Yes, that is done in the shop, and yes, that's a weird environment to build a greenhouse. Tools You Will Need Something to cut the pipe: Ratcheting pipe cutter, hand saw, band saw, compound miter saw, etc.Measuring TapeMarker for cut linesSomething to bend the pipe. (optional) Mallet PVC Pipe is cheap no matter what gauge you use. Materials You Will Need PVC Pipe in the gauge appropriate to the height of your greenhouse. In order of assembly: Step 1 Draw out a simple plan so you can get a proper fitting and piece count. Yes, I did misspell rigidity. Step 3 Draw the curve out. Tips