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Hydroponics 101: Foundations of Soilless Agriculture
Preserving the Essence of Farming in the Age of Hydroponics
Created byShekhar Rana
Last updated 2/2024
English
What you'll learn
- Why we need Soilless/Hydroponics Farming?
- Types of Soilless/Hydroponics Farming
- How Soilless/Hydroponics Farming Works.
- Advantages of Soilless/Hydroponics farming.
- How our approach can solve the issues of traditional farming.
- Basic requirements to set up a soilless/Hydroponics farming project.
- Buffering of Cocopeat.
- Concept of Ph chemistry as the farming requirement only.
- Concept of EC as the farming requirement only.
- Effect of light on the plants.
- List of all the meters required in soilless farming.
- Working of H2O2 ie Hydrogen Per Oxide in soilless Farming
- Concept of Nutrients in the Soilless/ Hydroponics farming.
- Effect of giving excess or deficit nutrients to the plants
- What is Photosynthesis process and how it works.
- Humidity concept for making plants take nutrients in soilless farming system.
- Vapor pressure deficit concept.
- Transpiration vs Guttation.
- Setup videos for Strawberry & Tomato
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Course content
21 sections • 26 lectures • 4h 51m total length
Requirements
- No experience required to learn the science of Soilless/Hydroponics Farming.
Description
Soilless Farming Course offers an in-depth approach to mastering soilless agriculture, a cutting-edge technique in modern farming. This comprehensive program is designed for both beginners and experienced farmers seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in soilless cultivation methods such as Cocoponics, hydroponics, aeroponics or any style of farming done in water, because science remains the same for all types of farming style.
The course begins with a thorough introduction to the basics of soilless farming, including the science behind it and the various systems used. Participants will learn about the advantages of soilless farming, such as water conservation, reduced pesticide use, and the potential for higher yields and faster growth.
Advanced modules delve into the specifics of different soilless systems, covering topics like concepts of nutrient solutions, PAR requirements, pH EC TDS Concept and climate control. The course also addresses challenges unique to soilless farming, offering solutions for common issues like nutrient imbalances effect on plants.
Allowing students to apply their knowledge in a practical setting. These sessions include building and maintaining soilless farming setups.
In addition to technical skills, the course tries to prepare participants to successfully run their own soilless farming ventures.
Upon completion, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of soilless farming, equipped with the skills and confidence to implement and innovate in this exciting field of agriculture."
Who this course is for:
- Beginners in Soilless/ Hydroponics farming curious about the concept of this farming style.