Hydroponics.. any advice ?

[waynep]

Hi all
I'm just getting into hydroponics for growing veges at home and wondering if anyone else is using it, and if anyone has advice on different systems, techniques I'd appreciate it.

Not in any way LR related but i'm sure i can find a connection somewhere ;):D.

[Slunnie]

Is "Veges" the new code word? :D

[rovercare]

When you bypass your meter's be sure to fit some cct protection:p:D

[spudboy]

I thought the same! Here in SA the the next associated thought with hydroponics is bikies, who can sometimes pay a visit to see how your vegeis are coming along.......

[long stroke]

Veges ayyyyyy:D

[waynep]

Is "Veges" the new code word? :D

I have no idea to what you are referring. :angel:

No seriously it is for veges.
Hydroponics is really mainstream now- 90% of the veges like tomatoes and lettuces and other "green vege" you buy now are hydroponically grown.
They reckon it'll be the only way to feed the world's population in the future.
I'm told with a greenhouse and using hydroponics I can extend the growing season to almost all of the year, here in Vic.
So any advice on set ups guys ?

[Scallops]

Is "Veges" the new code word? :D

Maaaate - I luv me "Greens" :D

[Disco_owner]

Wayne;

Are those Vegies ones you dry up put in a roll & Smoke ?:D:D:D

Just Kidding mate ;


here this site might help

Hydroponics Online! (http://www.hydroponicsonline.com/)

[EchiDna]

advice: Don't get caught!!

or electricuted when you bypass the meter :)

[dobbo]

Don't drink the water. maaaan

I think a greenhouse would be a cheaper option, the power consumption of a hydro setup is the main concern, there is no real way of SAPS generating the amount of power needed to run heat lamps continuously, so like stated you bypass the meter or something stupid like pay $20/tomato

[waynep]

Don't drink the water. maaaan

I think a greenhouse would be a cheaper option, the power consumption of a hydro setup is the main concern, there is no real way of SAPS generating the amount of power needed to run heat lamps continuously, so like stated you bypass the meter or something stupid like pay $20/tomato

Yes I'm going greenhouse and no external energy input. ( other than a pump maybe which I can hopefully run off solar )

[Xavie]

I do a lot of gardening and the only thing I have noticed is I often get more help off the marijuana orientated sites then I do from proper gardening sites. I also get a great laugh reading what some of them do and how paranoid they are.

I don't use hydro but I use a similar method for propagation and to get roots started on cuttings. It is quick and the most effective I have ever used and it never came from a mainstream site.

All the best with it. Hydro is easy but proper hydro is expensive to start up as all those chemicals and pumps and lights to buy. I prefer to go on the organic side usually and not have year round seasons.

Xav

[Corgie Carrier]

Try this mob, I used to get a lot of stuff through them and they know what they are talkin about.


http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/Greenleaf-Hydroponics


Best thing I can advise is get a rain water tank, it's better quality water, plants don't like clorine(sp?).

[rick130]

I was advised by a very good mate in a Govt Agency to only use LED lighting as it doesn't show up as well on thermal imaging equipment :lol2:

[waynep]

Try this mob, I used to get a lot of stuff through them and they know what they are talkin about.





Best thing I can advise is get a rain water tank, it's better quality water, plants don't like clorine(sp?).

err ...what mob ?

[rovercare]

I was advised by a very good mate in a Govt Agency to only use LED lighting as it doesn't show up as well on thermal imaging equipment :lol2:

The plants themselves, are what has the higher temp and show up as a higher temp foliage plant than anything else

Electric blankets across the roof fix that;):D

[Bigbjorn]

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proper hydro is expensive to start up as all those chemicals and pumps and lights to buy. Xav

You can buy hydroponic equipment cheaply at the Public Trustee's Police seized goods auctions in Brisbane. Quite a lot of the stuff appears at these sales. I wonder how many times some of it has been through the auction rooms. A staff member told me that the police come and get the buyers names and addresses after the auction so they can pay the buyers a visit after a few months.

[Corgie Carrier]

http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/...af-Hydroponics

[MajorNeb]

Go and have a look here (http://backyardaquaponics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2218&start=0). Take the time to go through all the thread and you will be blown away!

Amazing what this guy has done in Kal! A full hydroponic setup without the lights, but using fish to clean and fertilise the water.

Guys a bloody legend already. Amazing stuff.

Good Luck!

Nathanial

[waynep]

Go and have a look here (http://backyardaquaponics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2218&start=0). Take the time to go through all the thread and you will be blown away!

Amazing what this guy has done in Kal! A full hydroponic setup without the lights, but using fish to clean and fertilise the water.

Guys a bloody legend already. Amazing stuff.

Good Luck!

Nathanial

That's truly amazing thanks for that link.

[isuzurover]

Aquaponics is the way to go! Grow your own fish/crayfish at the same time as your veggies!

[waynep]

maybe down the track ... baby steps ;)

[isuzurover]

maybe down the track ... baby steps ;)

Not much extra effort to set up aquaponics compared to organic hydroponics.