Techniques How Many Ways Can You Grow a

Techniques How Many Ways Can You Grow a Seed?

HYDROPONICS TECHNIQUES Top Drip Flood & Drain aka Ebb & Flow DWC Deep Water Culture Passive Wick NFT Nutrient Film Technique Aeroponics Presence, Styles & Timing Common Hydroponic Techniques

DWC • Plant roots are suspended in solution of nutrient-rich, oxygenated water. • Air pump runs 24 -hours a day • Simple Technique, rapid growth Deep Water Culture

Flood & Drain • Nutrient solution is made to alternately flood and drain away from root section. • Water aeration not as important • Fairly Simple, Flexible Flood & Drain

NFT • Shallow stream of nutrient solution is recirculated around bare roots • Continuous flow in channel • Channel slope, length and flow rate are key • Moderate complexity • High yield, high quality, extended harvesting* Nutrient Film Technique

Aeroponics • • Plants are grown in a mist of nutrient solution No growth medium required Excellent oxygenation, fewer pathogens Moderate-to-High complexity, depending on approach Aeroponics

Passive Wick • Transfers nutrient solution via capillary action • Constant supply of water to roots • Simple, Inexpensive Passive Wick

Commonality Results May Vary Productivity of techniques will vary with crop, environment and primary constraints. All are valid and proven • Many techniques share a common set of elements • E. g. If you have a DWC system, you can convert to Flood and Drain with minimal expense To Learn is…. Fun Explore, experiment and, most of all, track your experiences. Which Is Best?

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