Closed hydroponic systems – the basics
Over the years, closed hydroponic systems have been criticized quite often for their high initial capital cost and the perception that these systems have a...
Open hydroponic systems – the basics
Open hydroponic systems, or bag culture systems, are the most widely used hydroponic systems in Africa. They are used for the production of crops such...
Which cladding should be used for greenhouses
Solar radiation is the most important factor affecting plant growth. Without light plants will not grow. Plants require a very narrow spectrum of solar light...
Greenhouse size – Important factors to take into account
Greenhouse size is determined by the width and height. The height will determine climate inside the greenhouse and the width will determine what crops you...
Greenhouse structure – what works
There are a huge number of types of greenhouse structures available. The structural design will mainly depend on various factors such as: Crops that will...
5 Important facts about greenhouse design that you should know
The design of a production system consisting of a greenhouse, irrigation system, packing facility, heating system and transport system is an extremely complicated procedure which...
Greenhouse location – four important fact to consider
Hydroponic systems consist of the overhead structure creating a suitable climate for optimum plant growth and the irrigation system providing all the nutrients. Deciding on...
What type of crops are suitable for hydroponics
Although most crops can be grown in some derivative of a hydroponic system, not all crops can be grown successfully on a commercial scale throughout...
Advantages and disadvantages of hydroponics
There are many advantages and disadvantages of hydroponics and field grown farming systems. It is however important that the system chosen should provide the highest...
What is hydroponics
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a medium, other than soil, using mixtures of the essential plant nutrients, which are dissolved in water....
