Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2008 6:56:02 GMT -6
Heres where we discuss the different aspects of growing hydoponically.
Lets start with Descriptions of different types of hydroponic systems
Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)
The nutrient film technique was developed in the mid 1960s in England by Doctor Allen Cooper. He was interested in building a low cost, large scale system to be used in parts of the world where soil quality is poor. N.F.T., or Nutrient Film Technique, is an efficient method of growing plants by providing a slowly moving film (stream) of fertilizer solution (nutrient) to roots in a flat-bottomed, gently sloped channel (the gully).The plant is started in a small root cube in which it remains for life, and is placed in pre-drilled holes in the gully. With the help of a small submersible pump and gravity, the nutrient solution is constantly recirculated through the gullies and back to the reservoir.
NFT ensures a continuous flow of nutrient laden solution over the root system, allowing the plants to feed constantly. This provides a constant balance and optimum conditions for thriving plant growth. NFT systems use little or no growing medium, thereby keeping operating costs down, but because of the lack of medium to act as a buffer, plants may suffer if a long-term power failure occurs
Although relatively simple, its not a system for those just beginning the journey of growing hydroponically.
Lets start with Descriptions of different types of hydroponic systems
Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)
The nutrient film technique was developed in the mid 1960s in England by Doctor Allen Cooper. He was interested in building a low cost, large scale system to be used in parts of the world where soil quality is poor. N.F.T., or Nutrient Film Technique, is an efficient method of growing plants by providing a slowly moving film (stream) of fertilizer solution (nutrient) to roots in a flat-bottomed, gently sloped channel (the gully).The plant is started in a small root cube in which it remains for life, and is placed in pre-drilled holes in the gully. With the help of a small submersible pump and gravity, the nutrient solution is constantly recirculated through the gullies and back to the reservoir.
NFT ensures a continuous flow of nutrient laden solution over the root system, allowing the plants to feed constantly. This provides a constant balance and optimum conditions for thriving plant growth. NFT systems use little or no growing medium, thereby keeping operating costs down, but because of the lack of medium to act as a buffer, plants may suffer if a long-term power failure occurs
Although relatively simple, its not a system for those just beginning the journey of growing hydroponically.
Any hoo I have company tomorrow but maby later tomorrow I can snap a pic 
Cut of the bottoms of the long big celery and set them in a bowl of water .. after about 5 or so days they will re-grow 
