Aquaponics is a revolutionary system for growing plants by
fertilising them with the waste water from fish in a sustainable
closed system. A combination of the best of aquaculture and
hydroponics, aquaponic gardening is an amazingly productive way to
grow organic vegetables, greens, herbs and fruits, while providing
the added benefits of fresh fish as a safe, healthy source of
protein. On a larger scale, it is a key solution to mitigating food
insecurity, climate change, groundwater pollution and the impacts
of overfishing on our oceans. This is the definitive do-it-yourself
home manual, with an introduction by Charlie Price, head of
Aquaponics UK. It focuses on giving you all the tools you need to
create your own aquaponic system and enjoy healthy, safe, fresh and
delicious food all year round. Starting with an overview of the
theory, benefits and potential of aquaponics, this book goes on to
explain: system location considerations and hardware components;
the living elements - fish, plants, bacteria, and worms; and,
putting it all together - starting and maintaining a healthy
system. Aquaponics systems are completely organic. They are four to
six times more productive and use 90 percent less water than
conventional gardens. Other advantages include no weeds, fewer
pests, and no watering, fertilising, bending, digging, or heavy
lifting - in fact, there really is no down side! Anyone interested
in taking the next step towards self-sufficiency will be fascinated
by this practical, accessible and well-illustrated guide.
General
| Imprint: |
Saraband
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
March 2013 |
| Authors: |
Sylvia Bernstein
|
| Dimensions: |
225 x 178 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
256 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-908643-08-7 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-908643-08-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781908643087 |
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