Hydroponics
What is unique about hydroponics that makes them accessible through all seasons of the year?
They can be placed indoors
What are the different parts of the aeroponic system?
Reservoir, Net cups, Water pump, Misting Nozzle, repeat cycle timer
The Towers need how much water in the base?
20 Gallons
What are the main components of a hydroponic system?
The growing medium, the watering system, and the light cycle.
True or false, aeroponics use 95% less water than standard farming.
True
True/False: We use harmful pesticides or herbicides with our Towers?
False
True False: pesticides must be used in hydroponic gardens
False, there is no need to use pesticides as they are generally indoors away from bugs
Name one Pro of aeroponic farming
Uses less energy, can farm anywhere, grows faster, prevents common farming issues
True or False? Water in an Tower system is conserved and recycled.
true
What type of light bulbs do most hydroponic systems use?
HID bulbs
Name one Con of aeroponic farming
Constant monitoring, expensive, can cause power outages
How does the aeroponic system begin?
The system begins when water and nutrients are added to the base, the plants are added to the tower, the water pump and lights are set.
What must be done in order for a plant to produce fruit, how is that simulated in a hydroponic garden?
Hand pollination or shaking leaves lightly to spread pollen from flower to flower.
Wo is the creator of the Tower Garden System?
Tim Blank
What plants did we harvest from our Towers?
Name at least 3
Beans, Sugar Snap Peas, lettuce, arugula, basil, cilantro, spinach, bok choy.