Aquaponics: The Beginners Guide to Growing Vegetables and Raising Fish with Aquaponic Gardening

Author:   Gaia Rodale
Publisher:   Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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9781500364977


Pages:   46
Publication Date:   16 July 2014
Format:   Paperback
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Aquaponics: The Beginners Guide to Growing Vegetables and Raising Fish with Aquaponic Gardening


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Aquaponics, which pairs the sustainable plant growing practice of hydroponics and the sustainable fish farming practice of aquaculture, is a system tailor made for inquisitive homesteaders who are looking for ways to establish a self-supporting food supply that has the potential to operate year-round, indoors or out. In Aquaponics: The Beginners Guide to Growing Vegetables and Raising Fish with Aquaponic Gardening #1 Best Selling author Gaia Rodale helps demonstrate the magic that happens when you combine these two practices, nullifying the drawbacks of both and creating a symbiotic system perfect for providing fresh vegetables and flavorful fish for your family. You will learn the basics of how each of these systems operates and why they work so well together. The different components that make up an aquaponic system will be outlined and the steps for designing your own system will be laid out for you to follow. You will find advice on which type of grow bed media to use, how to seed your system, and which fish to choose. After reading this guide, you know: -The basics of hydroponics and aquaculture, and how they apply to your new aquaponic venture -The benefits of different types of aquaponic systems, and which one is best for you -The basic components of an aquaponics system, how they work and why they are important -What kinds of grow bed media are best suited for your type of system and the space and materials you have -How to select fish and plants for your system based on your climate, the type of aquaponic system you've chosen, and of course your taste -Tips for setting up, seeding, and maintaining your system If you're ready to have a basic understanding of how an aquaponic system works, an idea of what goes into operating a system, and the knowledge you need to design your own system and get it up and running this is the book for you.

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Author:   Gaia Rodale
Publisher:   Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Imprint:   Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.064kg
ISBN:  

9781500364977


ISBN 10:   1500364975
Pages:   46
Publication Date:   16 July 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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