Difference between revisions of "Garden/Hydroponics Veggie Garden"
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* <del>Request permission from the members to build</del> ([https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/london-hack-space/hydroponics/london-hack-space/lM2RYpXyil0/0PKXZMV59vwJ Mailing List Request]) | * <del>Request permission from the members to build</del> ([https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/london-hack-space/hydroponics/london-hack-space/lM2RYpXyil0/0PKXZMV59vwJ Mailing List Request]) | ||
* <del>Collect structural parts</del> | * <del>Collect structural parts</del> | ||
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* <del>Build wooden frame</del> | * <del>Build wooden frame</del> | ||
* <del>Cut and assemble pipe structure</del> | * <del>Cut and assemble pipe structure</del> | ||
| − | * Paint/weather proof wooden frame | + | * <del>Paint/weather proof wooden frame</del> |
| − | * Test water flow | + | * <del>Test water flow</del> |
* Install power out to bbq area | * Install power out to bbq area | ||
* Research plants and plan nourishment amount/frequency | * Research plants and plan nourishment amount/frequency | ||
Revision as of 23:09, 28 February 2014
What
I would like to build a vertical hydroponics veggie garden.
It works by pumping water and nutrients to the top of the garden and gravity feed all the plants on the way down. As the water is constantly on the move it doesn't become stagnant and the nutrients/healthy bacteria mix helps keep the system free of clogging and pests.
Requires a water and nutrients top up once a week.
In an ideal world we would also have a yard webcam to make it easier to keep an eye on the health of the system.
Pros
- cost approx £200
- build can be done in a weekend
- no soil or compost required
- uses 80% less water than conventional soil-based veggie gardens
- takes up less space than a garden bed
- plants "hypergrow"
- low maintenance - prune and water/nutrient top up once a week
- flexible - the frame can be constructed on wheels so it can be moved around, plants can be rearranged
Growing what
- Strawberries
- Snow Peas
- Cherry Tomatos
- Cauliflower
- Spinach
- Spring Onion
- Jalapenos
- Mint
- Basil
- Chives
Where
In the bbq/garden area of the hackspace yard.
When
February/March 2014
Build Progress
Request permission from the members to build(Mailing List Request)Collect structural partsRequest permission from the members to store parts during build(Mailing List Request)Build wooden frameCut and assemble pipe structurePaint/weather proof wooden frameTest water flow- Install power out to bbq area
- Research plants and plan nourishment amount/frequency
- Purchase plants
- Plant!
Who
Add your name here if you're interested in helping out.