Gives you step-by-step guidance on how to grow tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, arugula, bok choy, and various herbs year-round within your home or in a backyard greenhouse
This is a guide to all aspects of home hydroponic culture and systems, providing the most up-to-date information on hobby hydroponic growing, including the numerous advancements in concepts, technology, and products since the first edition
A definitive guidebook for the advanced home gardener and the commercial hydroponic grower
Written by a recognized authority worldwide on hydroponics, the eighth edition of Hydroponic Food Production: A Definitive Guidebook for the Advanced Home Gardener and the Commercial Hydroponic Grower serves as a comprehensive guide to soilless culture (hydroponics) for hobby and commercial growers.
Exploring various home hydroponic systems, this guide caters to both small and large-scale gardening enthusiasts. It offers detailed insights into plant care and the essential conditions required for optimal growth and nutrition, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to cultivate plants in a hydroponic setup.
Focusing on hydroponic culture, the book addresses a wide range of pertinent questions, providing valuable insights into hydroponic systems, suitable plant varieties, and essential plant nutrition. It also covers plant culture techniques, disease and pest management, and key environmental factors that influence growth. Additionally, it explores optimum conditions for production and offers guidance on marketing hydroponically grown plants, making it a comprehensive resource for both beginners and experienced growers.
Originally published: Santa Barbara, Calif.: Woodbridge Press, 1993.