Author Description

India and Sri Lanka is the future market of Hydroponics and will become a major producer of crops, fruits and vegetables on the world market. No Doubt! Do you want to become a wealthy hydroponic farmer? Do you want a comprehensive and detailed guide for how to build systems and grow tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, fresh fruits and everything else you crave for and need for a sustainable lifestyle? This new book is an absolute must-have for everyone who are interested in urban gardening, organic farming and hydroponic growing. 200 pages long and packed with knowledge, it takes you from the absolute beginning of hydroponic grow systems to modern knowledge about urban and organic farming and how to combine the best of all. This Hydroponic handbook is the best complete guide you will find for both beginner and expert, with step by step tutorial on how to build a hydroponic system and presentations of different hydroponic systems. You will presented every single type of Hydroponic setup (Wick Systems, Deep Water Culture (DWC), Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), Ebb and Flow (Flood and Drain), Aeroponics, Aquaponics, Drip Systems.) The book also contain chapters that deal with subjects like: - Urban agriculture - Organic farming - Hydroponic theory - Hydroponic history - Diagrams of Hydroponic systems - Raising seedlings - How to balance water to correct Ph value - Perfection of your use of Nutrient Solutions - What correct lighting to use for your Hydroponic system - How to choose Growing Media along with pictures - Troubleshooting; How to deal with problems - The problem of Phosphorus deficiency - The importance of correct lighting - Dealing with Appropriate amount of water supply - Providing enough oxygen to your plants - How to control the temperature - Pesticides to look out for - Various dangers when dealing with a Hydroponic system - And much more... The chapters in this book is a great collection of the best parts from books authored by Adam Schiller (Hydroponics: The ul