08-25-2014, 06:11 AM
HAAS conducted a test comparing hydroponic with conventional grow methods. Hydro grew much faster, used less water and fertilizer, required no weeding, and virtually no maintenance.
A solar powered pump/timer automatically watered and fed the plants three times a day, returning the water and ferts to the enclosed reservoir.
Faster/better/cheaper.......No profit? More and more people are asking for organics and restaurants/stores are slowly coming around.
I am doing it, but not on a commercial scale. A system like HAAS used would feed a large family for years and costs about $100.
A solar powered pump/timer automatically watered and fed the plants three times a day, returning the water and ferts to the enclosed reservoir.
Faster/better/cheaper.......No profit? More and more people are asking for organics and restaurants/stores are slowly coming around.
I am doing it, but not on a commercial scale. A system like HAAS used would feed a large family for years and costs about $100.