Hydroponics
Hydroponics is....
What is a gardening method that uses a nutrient-rich water solution to grow plants without soil?
Aeroponics is....
What is a gardening method involving growing plants in a misting environment without using any medium?
Aquaponics is....
What is a gardening method combining fish farming with plant cultivation.
Hugelkultur gardening method uses these materials.
What is decomposing wookd and organic matter?
Term for gardening practices that reduce inputs and maximize output, often leading to cost savings.
What is sustainable gardening?
Plants grown through a hydroponic system are known for this advantage when compared to traditional soil gardening.
What is faster plant growth?
Type of plant best suited for aeroponic systems.
What are herbs or small plants?
Plants receive nutrients from this source.
What is fish waste?
A benefit of hugelkultur is the ability to improve this.
This benefit can lead to reduced costs for fertilizers and pesticides.
What is improved soil health?
What are inert growing mediums like rock wool or clay pellets?
Aeroponics typically requires this technology for optimal permormance.
What is a misting system?
A common fish type raised in an aquaponics system.
What is tilapia or goldfish?
Hugelkultur beds retain moisture due to this characteristic of the materials used.
What is decomposition?
Implementing these two methods can reduce water expenses significantly.
What is aeroponics and hydroponics?
This is a constant challenge when maintaining a hydroponic system.
What is the need to constantly monitor the pH and nutrient levels?
Typically requires this technology for optimal performance.
What is a misting system?
The complexity of managing both fish and plant needs.
What is a potential disadvantage of aquaponics?
What is poor soil quality and / or low water retention?
What are high start up costs?
What is controlled environment agriculture?
This type of gardening system can use up to water than traditional soil gardening, making it highly efficient in water conservation.
What is 90% less?
Aquaponics can be set up in spaces, making it ideal for environments and community gardens, where space is .
What is small and urban and limited?
Compared to the other methods, hugelkultur typically requires this regarding initial set up.
What is considerably more labor to establish the beds?
Sustainable gardening practices can increase this aspect of farming operation, allowing for better market prices and customer demand.
What is product quality or perceived value?