Agriculture
what is agriculture?
What is aquaponics?
what is hydroponics?
planting plants using A and B nutrients.
what is soil based ?
planting plants using soil and minerals (perlite)
what is compost?
natural materials decomposed to create enriched soil .
what is photosynthesis?
In our classroom what are the two aquaponics systems
fish lounge (bins) and fish tank.
homeponics, tower garden, sah planting
how many steps are there when planting in soil based?
6 steps
test soil, water, make a hole inch dip, insert the seed, cover the seed, place under light.
what three things can we do to reduce high PH (acidity) levels in aquaponics?
remove fish, water change, feed fish less
what three things do plants need to survive?
water, nutrients, sunlight.
soak the rockwool, place the seeds, place in the plant holders.
Is hydroponics a way of organically planting?
no! hydroponics using A and B nutrients which is chemically designed plant food.
organic means no chemicals used! all natural
what is a key nutrient in plant growth
peppers, eggplant, cucumber
what planting system we use in our classroom is organic.
aquaponics, we use the fish waste as fertilizer for the plants. we do not add any chemicals.
what three kinds of fish can be used for aquaponics systems?
tilapia, Coi/ goldfish, catfish
name three plants that grow well in hydroponics?
buttercrunch, lemon balm, romaine lettuce.
what are the white pebbles in soil?
a mineral called perlite.
what is the difference between the a fruit and a vegetable.
fruits have seeds vegetables dont.
how many types plants are in the classroom today?
19
buttercrunch, romaine lettuce, bamboo, spider plant, golden potos
where can hydroponics be used?
indoors.
what is the process of a plant life cycle
seed, seedling, sprout, plant pollination/mature plant.
define crop and livestock
plants grown on a farm. animals raised on a farm