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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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