Garden/Hydroponics Veggie Garden

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

Who?

Add your name here if you're interested in helping out.