Future Farms: Hydroponics Course

This is a hydroponic farming course made by a company called Future Farms that specialises in hydroponic farm building, operating and training professional hydroponic farmers.

Through their years of experience the Future Farms team have built this detailed practical online course outlining the primary hydroponic principles as well as step by step instructions on how to go about starting and running your own hydroponic farm.

The course includes a detailed overview of the different types of hydroponic systems, from NFT systems to Deep Water Cultures. In addition it takes you through what plants would suit the systems of your choice, as well as a detailed outlooking on system management, pest management, hydroponic variables, disease prevention and control.

The curriculum includes the following sections:

1) Introduction to Hydroponics

2) Types of Hydroponics

3) Identifying the right crop to grow

4) Managing variables: EC, pH, Nutrients and Dissolved Oxygen

5) Monitoring Plant Growth

6) Growth Hormones/Stimulants

7) Cleaning and Disinfecting the System

8) Pest Management

9) Disease Management

This broad overview will provide you with the knowledge to go about your hydroponic endeavour.

On completion of the course feel free to get in contact with the Future Farms team to assist in any questions or future farming hydroponic ventures you have in mind.