Author: George F. Van Patten Publisher: Van Patten Publishing ISBN: 9781878823250 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 84
Book Description
A simple pocketsized book packed with information on hydroponic gardening. The graphic colour, layout and design are intended to guide any hydro gardener through the steps of basic plant science; environment; and purchasing a garden and appropriate supplies. Includes plans for making gardens from scratch and information on nutrient deficiencies, plant problems and the full life cycle of teh garden.
Author: J. Benton Jones, Jr. Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 143987669X Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 208
Book Description
With the continued implementation of new equipment and new concepts and methods, such as hydroponics and soilless practices, crop growth has improved and become more efficient. Focusing on the basic principles and practical growth requirements, the Complete Guide for Growing Plants Hydroponically offers valuable information for the commercial growe
Author: Dickson Despommier Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 1429946040 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 321
Book Description
"The vertical farm is a world-changing innovation whose time has come. Dickson Despommier's visionary book provides a blueprint for securing the world's food supply and at the same time solving one of the gravest environmental crises facing us today."--Sting Imagine a world where every town has their own local food source, grown in the safest way possible, where no drop of water or particle of light is wasted, and where a simple elevator ride can transport you to nature's grocery store - imagine the world of the vertical farm. When Columbia professor Dickson Despommier set out to solve America's food, water, and energy crises, he didn't just think big - he thought up. Despommier's stroke of genius, the vertical farm, has excited scientists, architects, and politicians around the globe. Now, in this groundbreaking book, Despommier explains how the vertical farm will have an incredible impact on changing the face of this planet for future generations. Despommier takes readers on an incredible journey inside the vertical farm, buildings filled with fruits and vegetables that will provide local food sources for entire cities. Vertical farms will allow us to: - Grow food 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - Protect crops from unpredictable and harmful weather - Re-use water collected from the indoor environment - Provide jobs for residents - Eliminate use of pesticides, fertilizers, or herbicides - Drastically reduce dependence on fossil fuels - Prevent crop loss due to shipping or storage - Stop agricultural runoff Vertical farms can be built in abandoned buildings and on deserted lots, transforming our cities into urban landscapes which will provide fresh food grown and harvested just around the corner. Possibly the most important aspect of vertical farms is that they can built by nations with little or no arable land, transforming nations which are currently unable to farm into top food producers. In the tradition of the bestselling The World Without Us, The Vertical Farm is a completely original landmark work destined to become an instant classic.
Author: George F. Van Patten Publisher: Van Patten Publishing ISBN: 9781878823311 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 424
Book Description
Sets the standard for indoor gardening with lights worldwide. Van Patten unlocks the world of indoor gardneing under fluorescent and high intensity discharge (HID) lamps, both of which help seedlings and low-light plants start earlier and grow stronger. Combining the basics of gardening and electrical lighting know-how in one easy-to-use volume, he shows readers of all levels how to get the most out of hydroponics.
Author: Tyler Baras Publisher: ISBN: 0760357595 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 195
Book Description
DIY Hydroponic Gardens and Farmer Tyler show home DIYers how to build over a dozen hydroponics growing systems, some of which cost only a few dollars to make.
Author: Toyoki Kozai Publisher: Academic Press ISBN: 0323859224 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 464
Book Description
Plant Factory Basics, Applications, and Advances takes the reader from an overview of the need for and potential of plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs) in enhancing food production and security to the latest advances and benefits of this agriculture environment. Edited by leading experts Toyoki Kozai, Genhua Niu, and Joseph Masabni, this book aims to provide a platform of PFAL technology and science, including ideas on its extensive business and social applications towards the next-generation PFALs. The book is presented in four parts: Introduction, Basics, Applications, and Advanced Research. Part 1 covers why PFALs are necessary for urban areas, how they can contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and a definition of PFAL in relation to the term "indoor vertical farm." Part 2 presents SI units and radiometric, photometric, and photonmetric quantities, types, components, and performance of LED luminaires, hydroponics and aquaponics, and plant responses to the growing environment in PFALs. Part 3 describes the indexes and definition of various productivity aspects of PFAL, provides comparisons of the productivity of the past and the present operation of any given PFALs, and compares PFALs with one another from the productivity standpoint by applying the common indexes. Part 4 describes the advances in lighting and their effects on plant growth, breeding of indoor and outdoor crops, production of fruiting vegetables and head vegetables, and concluding with a focus on a human-centered perspective of urban agriculture. Providing real-world insights and experience, Plant Factory Basics, Applications, and Advances is the ideal resource for those seeking to take the next step in understanding and applying PFAL concepts. - Provides the most in-depth assessment of PFAL available - Compares PFAL to "indoor vertical farming and provides important insights into selecting optimal choice - Presents insights to inspire design and management of the next generation of PFALs
Author: Basil Green Publisher: Stonebank Publishing ISBN: Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 102
Book Description
If You Don't Know Where to Start, or Want to Start Growing Your Hydroponic Garden NOW Then Keep Reading... Avoid the FATAL pitfalls & mistakes Green Thumb's make with this essential guide to Hydroponic Gardening! Insider grower secrets, strategies, & tactics are shared within! Everything from strategic growing conditions for successfully cultivating your grows (that you may not have yet discovered!) to Hydroponic Gardening myths BUSTED (Page 74) are treated in this book. Whatever your goals for having a vibrant & glowing hydroponic garden are, you're looking at the answer. It DOES NOT matter how much or little you know about Hydroponic Gardening, you're covered. Prepare yourself... This will be the most profitable and enjoyable book you've read all year. Inside You Will Discover... Hydroponic Gardening Advantages (you may have previously overlooked...) (Page 7) These Surprising Hydroponic Gardening Facts That ALL Green Thumbs Must Know (Page 4) These Fatal Hydroponic Gardening Disadvantages That May End Your Grows! (Page 11) How This Easily Overlooked Insulation Technique Can Protect Your Plant's Roots (Page 15) The TRUTH behind these Hydroponic Growing Mediums & What You Need To Know About Them (Page 16) How This Simple Soda Bottle Strategy Can Lead To Growing Mastery (Page 21) How To Avoid Wasting Your Time By Picking The Right Growing System For You (Page 23) How AIR???! Can Maximize Results With The Easiest Hydroponics System For Beginners (Page 27) The System that Can potentially Cause A Toxic Buildup Of Nutrients (Page 29) Inexpensive Beginners Systems & How To Use Them The Right Way (Page 30) Inventive & Strategic Beginners Growing Secrets You Won't Believe! (Page 31) Step By Step Simple & Unique Hydroponic System Set Ups (Including ALL The Parts You Need!) (Page 45) How To Become a Plant Nutrient Master & Ensure Booming Grows Before You Have Even Planted a Seed (Page 58) Hydroponic Troubleshooting Hacks For Growing Mastery (Page 64) Hydroponic Garden Myth Busting & Why You Have Been Failing (Page 71) And much, much more! Imagine how beautiful your Hydroponic Garden will look once you master what is inside these pages. So if you want your vibrant grows to be the envy of your neighbors then scroll up and buy now.
Author: Howard Resh Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1466569425 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 151
Book Description
Hydroponics as a hobby can provide enjoyment, stress relief, and the gratification of creating your own fresh, pesticide-free garden. The increased interest in hobby hydroponics over the last 30 years has created market demand and, therefore, widespread availability of small-scale hydroponic units. Hobby Hydroponics, Second Edition is a guide to al
Author: Richard Helweg Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company ISBN: 1601386001 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 180
Book Description
Using this heavily researched book, you will learn every detail behind why and how hydroponic gardening works, and what tools you will need to get started. Discover the long history behind this alternative method, and find out what plants and crops flourish the most without soil. You will learn how to prime your plants for growth, as well as how to deal with pests or any other garden hindrances. This book features a multitude of in-depth interviews with scientists, hobbyists, and greenhouse-savvy experts who will teach you the secrets behind starting and maintaining your new, innovative hobby. With How to Grow Fruits, Vegetables, & Houseplants Without Soil as your step-by-step guide, you can learn how to set up your own hydroponic garden right in your backyard, greenhouse, or windowsill. And with science showing that soil-less gardening results in higher yields and much less water waste, hydroponics are on their way to becoming the primary gardening method of the future, though this technique has been used for centuries. If you want to start your own low-maintenance, healthy garden, this book has everything you need to take you from seed to sprout and beyond.
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