Anyone do any hydroponics, aquaponics, or alternate methods of growing food?

[IMaDad]

raised bed production so far looks like this:

Compared with hydroponic production:

And some bonus shots

That is the two returns, the nutrient reservoir, and the submersible pond pump.

 

[IMaDad]

Wow they are producing so much it's incredible. And the tomatoes are so big!

 

[grainchaser]

Hydroponics need not be expensive or complicated. You can get tremendous results with a 5 gallon bucket and a net pot. Raised beds and fabric bags are some of my favorite methods. Floating rafts are an excellent way to grow lettuce, chards, spinach, etc. I am a huge fan of coco coir and think it is hands down one of the best hydroponic substrates available.

 

[TFK]

Started a small setup with an AquaFarm. Very new to this and learning on the fly.

Anyone have any idea on what the black on the stem of the plant is?

 

[the_great_white]

IMaDad

you doing the hydro set-up again this year?