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🌱 Join Our Hydroponics Workshop & Grow Fresh Food indoor/outdoor, as family unit or commercial unit 🌿 Want to grow fresh, safe to eat vegetables/salads/microgreens/fruits without soil? Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, our Hydroponics Workshop will teach you how to grow plants efficiently using water-based solutions! 🚀   ✅ Learn the techniques of hydroponics ✅ Practical oriented training with expert guidance ✅ Grow more in less space with less water ✅ Discussing various aspects of hydroponics cultivation like, scope; potential; principle of operation; types of hydroponics systems-its suitability to different crop; planning, design, setting-up and operation & maintenance of various types of hydroponics sytems; water quality -methods to control; balanced nutrient mix, nutrient management, nutrient deficiency symptoms & remedies; market potential, steps to be followed to establish and run a successful hydroponic farm 📅 Date: 4th to 6th July 2025   ...

Production of Salad Vegetables in NFT Hydroponics: A Sustainable and Profitable Venture

  Introduction The growing consumer demand for pesticide-free, high-nutrition, and fresh produce has significantly increased interest in hydroponic farming. Among the various methods of hydroponics, the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) stands out for its efficiency in cultivating leafy vegetables and herbs. This system is particularly suited for producing salad vegetables such as lettuce, kale, basil, arugula, spinach, and parsley , especially in urban and peri-urban regions where land is limited. NFT hydroponics involves a shallow stream of nutrient-rich water flowing through channels (most often HDPE pipes), where the plant roots absorb nutrients directly. This soilless, water-efficient system minimizes pest attacks and allows year-round production, making it an ideal technology for sustainable agriculture. Salad Vegetables Suitable for NFT Hydroponics Lettuce (Lactuca sativa): A core salad vegetable available in varieties such as Butterhead, Romaine, and...
  🌱 Join Our Hydroponics Workshop & Grow Fresh Food indoor/outdoor, as family unit or commercial unit 🌿 Want to grow fresh, safe to eat vegetables/salads/microgreens/fruits without soil? Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, our Hydroponics Workshop will teach you how to grow plants efficiently using water-based solutions! 🚀 ✅ Learn the techniques of hydroponics ✅ Practical oriented training with expert guidance ✅ Grow more in less space with less water ✅ Discussing various aspects of hydroponics cultivation like, scope; potential; principle of operation; types of hydroponics systems-its suitability to different crop; planning, design, setting-up and operation & maintenance of various types of hydroponics sytems; water quality -methods to control; balanced nutrient mix, nutrient management, nutrient deficiency symptoms & remedies; market potential, steps to be followed to establish and run a successful hydroponic farm 📅 Date: 24th to 26th June 2025 💡 Limited ...