Build A Hydroponic Lettuce Raft System

The hydroponic lettuce raft system is easy to assemble from inexpensive, household parts. The Hydroponic raft system operates by floating plants above an Oxygen infused bath of nutrients into which the roots grow. The hydroponic raft system is suitable for short-stature plants such as lettuces, kitchen herbs and other small varieties. Ideal For Short Stature Plants Like Lettuces And Herbs An Easily Expanded Concept For Commercial Production Many commercial greenhouses use the hydroponic RAFT system to grow lettuces and other short-stature salad bowl crops and flowers. Be building the hydroponic lettuce raft system in How-To Hydroponics, you'll gain an understanding for the techology which could easily be applied to a much larger area if so desired. The picture at left shows a medium scale hydroponic lettuce raft system at Epcot Center in Orlando Fl. Easy To Assemble In An Afternoon Specifications: based on your choice of parts, can be scaled up or down easily . 20" wide, 12" deep, 14" tall - easily fits in tight spaces Grow up to 8 plants spaced 5" apart on center Quiet, low power pump draws less power than electric razor Hydroponics System Plans Includes plans for each of the hydroponics systems shown below. Click each for info Dutch Pot Hydroponics System Use Bato buckets, PVC pipe, a pump and reservoir to grow any sized plants Hydroponic Bubbler System Simple and quick to construct from a planter, pebbles and aquarium pump Hydroponic Raft System Ideal for baby lettuce and short-stature herbs, spices and flowers Aerospring Aeroponics System Rocket fast growth from a Rubbermaid tote, submersible pump and sprayers Aeroponic Fogger System State of the art ultrasonic fogging system for propagation, production and more! Hybrid Aero/Hydroponic System Three styles to choose that use 4", 5" or 6" PVC pipe to grow plants like crazy AutoPot Hydroponics System Maximize yields with the pots that water and feeds plants without power Hydroponic Gardening Guide Below are just a few of the chapters on hydroponic gardening. Complete list here What Is Hydroponics An in-depth introduction and overview of the hydroponic theory and application Hydroponic Mediums Reviews substrate technology and choices for the modern grower Hydroponic Technology An overview and detailed examination of the hydroponic methods in use today Plant Nutrition Hydroponic nutrients, diagnosing problems, making your own nutrients Gardening Indoors Planning and designing hydroponic indoor gardens and greenhouses Grow Lighting Photosynthetic spectrum, forced flowering, choosing indoor lighting Preview | Reviews | Purchase Now | Home