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AQUAPONIC GARDENING: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE By Sylvia Bernstein (2011 TPB){X9}
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Publisher
New Society Publishers, The Limited
ISBN-10
086571701X
ISBN-13
9780865717015
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25038834769
Product Key Features
Book Title
Aquaponic Gardening : a Step-By-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Techniques, Hydroponics, Fish & Aquariums, Agriculture / General, Fisheries & Aquaculture
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Pets, Technology & Engineering, Gardening
Format
Trade Paperback
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Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
20 oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7.2 in
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This isn't just another book for dummies; this is a comprehensive handbook on how to grow real food...so meticulously documented, that failure is not an option. - Jeff Edwards – President, Progressive Gardening Trade Association (PGTA) I have always wanted to put my money where my mouth is and figure out how to do sustainable aquaculture in the context of my home garden. Finally I've got the book to help me do it. &mdsh Paul Greenberg - Best Selling Author, Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food This is a delightful book to read! ... I've been involved with hydroponics and aquaculture for 30 years and still learned from reading this very thorough how-to book. &mdsh Henry A. Robitaille, PhD - Former General Manager, The Land Exhibit, Epcot Center, This isn't just another book for dummies; this is a comprehensive handbook on how to grow real food...so meticulously documented, that failure is not an option. -- Jeff Edwards - President, Progressive Gardening Trade Association (PGTA) I have always wanted to put my money where my mouth is and figure out how to do sustainable aquaculture in the context of my home garden. Finally I've got the book to help me do it. Paul Greenberg - Best Selling Author, Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food This is a delightful book to read! ... I've been involved with hydroponics and aquaculture for 30 years and still learned from reading this very thorough how-to book. Henry A. Robitaille, PhD - Former General Manager, The Land Exhibit, Epcot Center, This isn't just another book for dummies; this is a comprehensive handbook on how to grow real food...so meticulously documented, that failure is not an option. — Jeff Edwards – President, Progressive Gardening Trade Association (PGTA) I have always wanted to put my money where my mouth is and figure out how to do sustainable aquaculture in the context of my home garden. Finally I've got the book to help me do it. - Paul Greenberg - Best Selling Author, Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food This is a delightful book to read! ... I've been involved with hydroponics and aquaculture for 30 years and still learned from reading this very thorough how-to book. - Henry A. Robitaille, PhD - Former General Manager, The Land Exhibit, Epcot Center, This isn't just another book for dummies; this is a comprehensive handbook on how to grow real food...so meticulously documented, that failure is not an option. -- Jeff Edwards - President, Progressive Gardening Trade Association (PGTA) I have always wanted to put my money where my mouth is and figure out how to do sustainable aquaculture in the context of my home garden. Finally I've got the book to help me do it. - Paul Greenberg - Best Selling Author, Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food This is a delightful book to read! ... I've been involved with hydroponics and aquaculture for 30 years and still learned from reading this very thorough how-to book. - Henry A. Robitaille, PhD - Former General Manager, The Land Exhibit, Epcot Center
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
635.0485
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Foreword, by Tom Alexander Preface The aquaponics epiphany About this book SECTION 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO AQUAPONICS Chapter 1: What is aquaponics? Hydroponics Aquaculture Chapter 2: The global perspective The bad news The good news Chapter 3: Home food production Earth-smart gardening Convenient gardening Year-round gardening Growing fish for food SECTION 2: THE PLAN Chapter 4: Before you start The plan The hardware The software The integrated system Chapter 5: System location and environment Climate considerations Lights Chapter 6: System design Basic flood and drain Adding a sump tank (CHIFT PIST or CHOP) Adding a second pump Barrel-ponics® Hybrid system Aquaponic System Design Rules of Thumb SECTION 3: THE HARDWARE Chapter 7: Grow beds and fish tanks Volume relationship between grow beds and fish tanks Common grow bed and fish tank requirements Special considerations for the grow bed Special considerations for the fish tank Commonly used products and materials Vertical growing Aquaponic Grow Beds and Fish Tanks Rules of Thumb Chapter 8: Plumbing The pump The pipes The timing mechanism Some other thoughts about circulating water Aquaponic Plumbing Rules of Thumb Chapter 9: Grow media What is the best medium? Aquaponic Media Rules of Thumb Chapter 10: Water Purity Temperature Dissolved oxygen pH Aquaponic Water Rules of Thumb SECTION 4: THE SOFTWARE Chapter 11: Fish How many fish can I grow? What type of fish can I grow? Sources of fish Introducing fish into your aquaponics system Feeding your fish Harvesting your fish Aquaponic Fish Rules of Thumb Chapter 12: Plants What plants grow best in aquaponics? Growing plants in aquaponics How to start plants in, and for, aquaponics Spacing your plants Unhealthy plants pH and nutrient supplementation Insect control Aquaponic Plants Rules of Thumb Chapter 13: Bacteria and worms Bacteria farmers Nitrifying bacteria Caring for and feeding bacteria Worms Aquaponic Worms Rule of Thumb SECTION 5: THE INTEGRATED SYSTEM Chapter 14: Cycling What is cycling? The importance of testing tools Cycling with fish Fishless cycling The Murray Hallam cycling technique Speeding up the process Aquaponic Cycling Rules of Thumb Chapter 15: System maintenance Daily Weekly (after cycling) Monthly Aquaponic System Maintenance Rules of Thumb In Conclusion Appendices Troubleshooting Aquaponic Gardening Rules of Thumb The top 10 dumbest mistakes I''ve made in aquaponics What to consider before plunging into commercial aquaponics Aquaponics System Maintenance Checklist Aquaponics System Data Tracking Sheet Recommended resources References Index About the Author
Synopsis
The beauty of aquaponics lies in its simplicity. A combination of aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponics is an innovative method for growing fish and plants together in an integrated ecosystem. Aquaponic Gardening provides all you need to know to create an aquaponics system capable of yielding healthy, fresh, delicious food all year round., Aquaponics is a revolutionary system for growing plants by fertilizing them with the waste water from fish in a sustainable closed system. A combination 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. Aquaponic Gardening is the definitive do-it-yourself home manual, focused 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, the book goes on to explain: System location considerations and hardware components The living elements--fish, plants, bacteria, and worms 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 ninety percent less water than conventional gardens. Other advantages include no weeds, fewer pests, and no watering, fertilizing, bending, digging, or heavy lifting--in fact, there really is no downside! Anyone interested in taking the next step towards self-sufficiency will be fascinated by this practical, accessible, and well-illustrated guide. Sylvia Bernstein is the president and founder of The Aquaponic Source. An internationally recognized expert on aquaponic gardening, Sylvia speaks, writes, and blogs extensively about this revolutionary technique., Grow fresh fish and vegetables together in a closed-loop system that uses 90% less water than traditional gardening. Step-by-step guide to building home aquaponics systems that provide year-round food production in small spaces while recycling nutrients naturally. Why Aquaponics Works Better Than Separate Systems: Fish waste provides perfect nutrition for plants, while plants clean the water for fish. This symbiotic relationship eliminates the need for soil, reduces water usage dramatically, and produces both protein and vegetables simultaneously. What You'll Build: Home-scale systems designed for families wanting fresh food year-round Fish and plant combinations that thrive together in closed-loop environments Simple maintenance routines requiring just 10-15 minutes daily Troubleshooting guides for water chemistry, fish health, and plant nutrition Expansion strategies for scaling up successful systems over time Home Production Results: Families report producing 50-100 pounds of vegetables plus 20-50 pounds of fish annually from systems occupying just 50-100 square feet of space. Grow both dinner and the main course in one integrated system. Perfect for urban gardeners, sustainability enthusiasts, and families wanting fresh, local food security., Dive into home aquaponics with this definitive do-it-yourself guide Aquaponics is a revolutionary system for growing plants by fertilizing 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. Aquaponic Gardening is the definitive do-it-yourself home manual, focused 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, the book goes on to explain: System location considerations and hardware components The living elements -- fish, plants, bacteria, and worms 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, fertilizing, 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.
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