Lettuce is one of the major leafy greens grown in hydroponic greenhouses. Lettuce production in greenhouses during winter can provide year-round income to Indiana hydroponic growers. Many growers ...

A frequent question in hydroponic groups is whether organic nutrients can be used in hydroponic systems. Some people assume that if a nutrient bottle does not have an “organic” label, it is not safe.

It is extremely important for hydroponic growers to have a thorough understanding of plant nutrition. While working with a soil-less system, it is not sufficient to just supplement the plants by ...

There’s a reason why lettuce is one of the most popular hydroponic crops for beginners and experts. The crisp, leafy green is easy to grow hydroponically, plus it's super versatile in the kitchen.

In aquaponics, the hydroponic crops use the nutrients from fish waste as fertilizer while the fish benefit from the plants' nutrient uptake capability to improve water quality. The treated water is ...

Water cycle is an important part of Controlled ecological life support system (CELSS), which involves the supply of drinking water and plant irrigation water, and the recycle of urine, sanitary waste ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A spate of foodborne illnesses in leafy greens and other produce in recent years has sickened consumers and disrupted growers and supply chains. It’s been thought that ...

Artificial light-type plant factories are an emerging agricultural innovation that enable crops to be grown year-round in precisely controlled environments. By adjusting factors such as light, ...