How to NOT get Dirty with Hydroponics and Aquaponics

Grow vegetables in the clean, green world of hydroponics and aquaponics with this video from the UC Davis Cosmos Sustainable Aquaculture and Aquaponic Plant Production pre-college short course! Ever wondered how you can grow fresh, vibrant plants without the mud-streaked knees and dirt under your nails? We've got the answers. Explore various soilless media options, from the simplicity of water-based growth to the versatility of coconut coir and peat moss. Learn about the eco-friendly properties of coconut husk fiber, the durability of rocks, and the water-retaining capabilities of perlite, expanded clay balls, and rockwool. With a touch of humor and a wealth of knowledge, this video demonstrates that there's more than one way to cultivate plants, and many of them don't involve dirt at all. Discover the method that best suits your growing needs and environment, and say goodbye to those stubborn garden stains. Join us for a fun and informative journey into the mud-free world of hydroponics and aquaponics!
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[@evilmelez]

thank you. I was wondering about what other materials being used

[@ThisIsAquaculture]

Lots of potential materials are used. These students just scratched the surface of growing media.

[@allouttabubblegum1984]

The purest in me is concerned about the bleaching a chemicals from the styrofoam and polyvinyl chloride tubing

[@ThisIsAquaculture]

We don’t use styrofoam but as for pvc and other plastics…. Have you ever been on a farm? Plastic is everywhere.

[@lath5324]

Hello, a question, please, does a fish tank in this system produce an unpleasant smell, and thank you

[@ThisIsAquaculture]

No it does not. Are you having a problem with odors?