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Summary: informative in a different way
Review: definitely very comprehensive information on all important facts and titbits abt hydroponic gardening. the only reason i give it 3 stars is because the list (if you pay attention) of components given to build the various hydroponic systems is NOT complete. the steps given to build the systems are somewhat vague and sloppy in some areas. i am not a handyman, i barely recognize the various plumbing fittings (much less know what each one used for) and therefore had a lot of problems 'winging appropriate replacement parts' for the systems. all that being said, it is a bit pricey, but a definitive and (the most) comprehensive guide to hydroponics. and the author does provide online/email support (answer questions, whatnot) for his book which is priceless.note: if you are frugal/stingy/thrifty, dun buy the book. a few hours on google and you'll get all the information summarized in this book on the web FREE.
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Summary: As reviewed in Practical Hydroponics & Greenhouses Magazine
Review: Newly released, How To Hydroponics, the 4th Edition, is the
latest in the best selling series by Keith Roberto.
Completely revised and expanded, this edition is the
do-it-yourselfer's dream guide to getting started with hydroponics
and aeroponic gardening.
Incorporating one-hundred full-sized pages of text, illustrations
and clear photographs, How-To Hydroponics shows readers in an
easy-to-follow, step-by-step fashion, how to design, build and
operate their own hydroponics and aeroponics systems, which can
be readily made from inexpensive parts.
Numerous chapters are devoted to the science and applications
of hydroponics with clear instructions supplied on how plants
function and flourish indoors, outdoors and in the greenhouse, all
in the author's easy-to-follow, engaging style.
In the Do-It Yourself section, three brand new garden designs
have been added to the existing list.This now includes:
• The famous hydroponic planter/bubbler system
• New - lettuce raft system
• Newly improved - aerospring aeroponic system
• Hybrid hydroponic/aeroponic systems in 4", 5" and 6" PVC
• Completely automatic, gravity-fed systems suitable for growing
larger and longer-term plants using the well-known Autopot
modules.
Each of the systems you'll learn to build are fully capable of growing
all your favourite foods, flowers, herbs and spices. In addition, this
4th edition includes more ideas for small-space indoor gardens.
Chapters include: Plants for Food & Pharmacy; What is
Hydroponics?; Hydroponic Mediums; Hydroponic Technology; Plant
Nutrition; Let There Be Light; Hydroponics As A Business; Let's Get
Growing!; Problems In The Garden; Build Your Own Systems;The
Hydroponic Planter;The Lettuce Raft System;The Aerospring
System;The Dutch Bucket System;The PVC Pipe Gardens;The
Autopot; Gardening Outdoors; and Index.
In his foreword to the book, the author states that this edition
represents the largest and most concise body of work that he has
accomplished on the subject of hydroponics.
"So much has changed as technology and man's understanding
of the science has progressed over the years, that I felt compelled
to produce this new edition to keep my readers up to date and to
further inspire others to give hydroponics a try. How-To Hydroponics
has been written in an easy style that combines a basic yet
comprehensive background in the science of hydroponics with the
hands-on experience that makes learning fun. Whether you grow
for fun, food or profit, this completely revised edition covers
everything you'll need to know to develop a working knowledge of
the technology."
Contained in the pages of How-to Hydroponics is everything you'll
need to know about establishing and maintaining a successful soil-free
garden, for example, the balance between lighting and nutrients and
the chemical changes that occur in the growth process.
Well written and simple to follow, the book provides valuable
tips on how you can grow twice a much in half the space while you
learn hands-on at your own pace. Plentiful information is provided
about which plants to grow, how to start seed and take cuttings to
preserve, and how to propagate your favourite plants as well as
what makes plants grow, and how to create the perfect garden
environment indoors and out.
Step-by-step plans and photographs guide the reader in learning
to construct and operate eight basic types of hydroponic systems
from inexpensive material, representing considerable savings.
Up-to-date information about the latest technology and
techniques is presented, including a section on aeroponics.
Following is one reader's review: "Keith Roberto does an
excellent job covering all of the basics of soil-free gardens.This
book is easy to understand for people like myself who have little
knowledge of the subject...I am looking forward to having a yearround
fresh salad garden grown in my own garage!"
Two other readers found the book a perfect guide to help in
the construction of a hydroponic unit for their high school:"We
were very impressed with the thoroughness of the instructions and
the relative ease of assembly involved.We did tons of research
about hydroponics for our experiment and scientific paper, and yet
we found ourselves constantly referring to your book for a solid,
basic understanding of hydroponics and the chemistry involved."
For best results, the author advises, it is recommended that
readers use the book in the order it has been written so as not to
miss any important information that could sacrifice the quality of
results. "Take the time to read the book entirely before beginning
any type of planting or construction," says the author. "The
important information within will certainly affect your decisions of
what, where and how to grow, and it will ultimately improve your
chances for success."
How To Hydroponics, the 4th Edition, is an in-depth guide that
contains every ounce of knowledge you will need to be successful
with hydroponics, with even a full chapter on how to make a
market for your garden for those who wish to carve out their own
slice of a very lucrative gourmet marketplace. ❧ How-To Hydroponics: 4th Edition
by Keith Roberto
Published by The Futuregarden Press, a division of Futuregarden, Inc. RRP: US$24.95
ISBN 0967202612
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