Comments on: Hydroponics Enlightenment

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:33:24 +0000

Hi Lisa … Yes, you can grow tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, herbs, flowers, and strawberries. And Yes, there are several high volume hydroponic growers out there. The world’s largest grower is Eurofresh farms in Wilcox, Arizona and its main product is tomatoes.

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:15:36 +0000

Hi Barbara … The grow time is shorter and with the example above, the lettuce grown here is 5 times more than in the soil with the same yard.

By: Greener Pastures

Greener Pastures — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:11:50 +0000

That was really interesting. I'm curious to know if there's any high volume operations out there. Now that I think of it, I have seen Hydroponic boston lettuce at the grocer. I wonder how amenable other veggies are to being grown like this? Greener Pasturess last blog post..Should I Refinance? Obama Says Yes.

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:14:38 +0000

Hi Shane …. that is where I really got interested in hydroponics. Epcot is a place of many ideas and inventions. I would also like to start a hydroponics garden when I get a few moments to think!

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:12:09 +0000

Hi Garden Gnome … Here’s to wishing you luck in your new project! Please let me know how it works out for you.

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:11:00 +0000

Hi Wind … What a great idea! So ingenious plus you have at least a couple of meals right there ready to be used. Thanks for sharing.

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:43:02 +0000

I love to go to Epcot and see their hydroponics. I never really thought about doing it at home though Garden Gnome...good luck. Shanes last blog post..The Dirty Dozen - The 12 Most Contaminated Fruits and Vegetables

By: Garden Gnome Wanderings

Garden Gnome Wanderings — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:33:23 +0000

This is a great way to garden! I'm setting up hydroponics for growing indoors year round in the house so am just doing the research now. Thanks for the information. Garden Gnome Wanderingss last blog post..Tips for Growing Herbs

By: Wind

Wind — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:37:27 +0000

Hi Linda...we just started an aquaponics system in our back yard, in which we use an old above ground swimming pool stocked with Tilapia. The water is piped from the fish to 55 gallon barrels that are cut in half and filled with clay and vegetables. Then the water is filtered through the clay and back into the fish pond! It's been a real fun project! We also have lettuce plants floating in styrofoam on the fish pond, it's growing great! Thanks for the great information! ~Wind Winds last blog post..Babcock Ranch in Florida will House a ‘Green City’

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:10:41 +0000

Hi Linda, I think this is a fabulous way to garden. Not having to use pesticides, reusing the water, and the growing time - is that shorter than normal, or not? I'd much rather buy hydroponic crops too. They just seem more "sanitary". Another great green lesson. Thank you Linda. Barbara Swaffords last blog post..Give Your Readers What They Want