Hydroponics,
soilless gardening explained
Plants need
nutrients, air, water and light with a little warmth
to survive. Traditionally these have been provided
by soil, but hydroponic techniques allow plants
not only to survive but also to thrive by gaining
the perfect balance of nutrients from a regulated
solution. Introduction
This book gives you clear explanations on the
biology and techniques behind hydroponics. It
looks at a variety of hydroponic growing systems
including the flood and drain method, NFT and
various others. This book contains detailed examination
of nutrients and strengths of solutions. Advises
on how to grow a variety of plants and how to
controls pests. It is simple to follow with step-by-step
instructions. Designed for the beginner, this is an excellent book complete
with illustrations and photographs.
| Contents |
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Chapter 1
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Introduction
to Hydroponics |
| Chapter
2 |
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Nutrient Film Technique |
| Chapter
3 |
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The Solution: Major and Minor Nutrients |
| Chapter
4 |
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The Roots, Oxygen and Heat |
| Chapter
5 |
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Units Suitable for a Greenhouse |
| Chapter
6 |
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Hygiene in the Greenhouse |
| Chapter
7 |
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Units for the DIY hydroponic Grower |
| Chapter
8 |
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Making a Low-Cost Unit to Compare cF Readings |
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