Soil
What soil horizon is composed of leaf litter and humus?
O Horizon
What three soil components make up the soil triangle?
Clay, Sand, and Silt
Define Hydroponics.
Using water and a nutrient solution to grow plants, no soil
What does "ponics" mean in Latin?
To Work
Apply Lime to the soil
What four things make up soil?
organic matter, water, air, and minerals
40% Sand
30% Silt
__% Clay
30% Clay
Give two examples of Growing Media used in Hydroponic Systems.
Rockwell, Clay pebbles, wool
What is the difference between aquaponics and hydropoincs?
Aquaponics- Use fish for fertilizers
Hydroponics- Uses plant food for fertilizers
What is a neutral ph?
7
What does NPK stand for?
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium
60% Clay
20% Sand
___% Silt
20% Silt
What is the most used hydroponic system?
Drip System
Name two fish species of fish that can be used in an aquaponic tank.
trout, bass, cod, tilaipia
If I wanted to raise trout in my aquaponic system, what would I need to consider in my building design.
Trout love the cold, so the tank can not be in a hot environment where the water can heat up.
What ph range do plants prefer?
5-7 ph
10% Clay
0% Silt
___% Sand
90% Sand
What type of hydroponic system uses mostly air?
Aeroponics
What four things make up a aquaponic system?
1. Fish Tank
2. Hydroponic System
3. Biofilter
4. Water Pump
What areas of the US can you find alkaline soil?
Midwest (less rain)
What are the six soil horizons?
A,O,E,B,C,R
50% Sand
50% Silt
___% Clay
What is the biggest benefit when it comes to a hydroponic system?
Hydroponics can be grown anywhere!
Describe how an aquaponic system works.
Fish are grown and their feces is filtered through plant roots. The plants absorb the nutrients and then recycled back into the system.
Why is aquaculture becoming so popular?
- people consuming more fish
-more people are fishing