What is Hydroponic Gardening Jan2013 (1)

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Introduction to

Hydroponic Gardening• Background and history of Hydroponic

growing

• Different types and methods of

Hydroponic gardening

• Growing medium and expected yieldsfrom Hydroponic gardening

• U-Gro Hydroponic Garden Systems





Sticks and Stones FarmOur Story

• Started our farm in 1998 withBarbara and our two sons.

• Had to be a better way than

traditional farming-adverse weather& high cost equipment.

• Researched Hydroponic farmingsettling on drip system technology-most economic with best results.

• Today we plant over 5 acres ofhydroponically grown fruits andvegetables



What is Hydroponics?• Brief history: It has been around for

thousands of years.

– The Pharoahs of ancient Egypt

used it

– One of the Seven Wonders of theWorld - The Hanging Gardens of

Babylon

– The Aztecs in Mexico

• Hydroponics - growing in absence

of soil.• Plant growth derived through

mineral nutrient solutions.

Advantages of Hydroponics• No Soil is needed

• Lower water costs

• Controlled nutrition levels - lower costs

• Stable and

higher yields

• Better pest and

disease control

• Easier to

maintain andharvest



Are there different types ofhydroponic systems?

• Wick - passive system

• Water - used mainly for lettuce

• Drip - most widely used

• NFT - susceptible to power outages

& pump failures

• Aeroponic - most high tech

• Ebb and Flow - water flows in and

out



Growing Mediums• Oasis Cubes - designed for

propagation

• Coconut Fiber - totally organic

medium

• Vermiculite - retains too muchwater

• Perlite - does not retain water well

• Expanded Clay Pebbles - for use

in Ebb & Flow systems• Soilless Mixes - ex: sand,

sphagnum moss

Is it bad for the Environment?• No, it is more friendly than

conventional farming or gardening

• It uses 70 to 90 percent less water

• No fertilizer runoff escapes into our

rivers and lakes

• Saves space



Soil vs Hydroponic YieldsIf we had one acre of land would we

have the same yield:

• Tomatoes – soil: 5-10 tons

Hydro: 180 tons

• Peas – soil: 25,000 lbs.

Hydro: 140,000 lbs.

• Cucumbers – soil: 7,000 lbs.

Hydro: 28,000 lbs.

Why does Hydroponics producemore yields?

• The mineral solution

• The plant is not competing for its

nutrients, it is getting exactly what

it needs includingall trace minerals

that may or may

not be in the

ground

• Copper, boron,

magnesium,

zinc, iron



U-Gro Hydroponic Garden Systems- Why Are We Different?

I invented the U-Gro to make it easyfor everyone to enjoy hydroponicgardening.

•

Simple design that employs sustainablematerials and are built to last.

• Purposely developed for ease of usewith minimal space requirements.

• Our 30 or 60 plant systems are the mostaffordable hydroponic systems on the

market.• Backed by years of farming experience

and we guarantee your 100%satisfaction or complete refund.

• Proudly built in NH, USA.

UG30 – 30 Plant System



U-Gro Hydroponic Garden SystemsKit Comes Complete with:

• Pre-assembled, PVC construction.

• 6 self contained grow tubes anddrip system ready for planting.

• Mineral nutrient feeding systemcomprised of tank, feedingmanifold and pump.

• Automatic weather proof digitaltimer.

• Full growing season of all neededminerals and extra growing media.

• Ground cover with stakes.

• Kit with gardening tool and extrasupplies.



U-Gro Hydroponic Garden SystemsWhy Are We Better?

• Simple home assembly, requiringminimal maintenance and easy touse.

•

More plants per square foot, fits insmall spaces like decks and patios.

• Requires less watering, better airflow, and no weeding.

• Higher yields with longer growingseason.

• Designed for outdoor gardening butcan be moved indoors for wintergardening.

UG60 – 60 Plant System

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