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Hydroponics

Objectives:
document posible housing (gutters or PVC pipe)
document posible mediums (sand or gravel)
determine practical sterilizing methods (steam)
list most productive produce with ability to grow seed to seed
determine pH and temperature and growing period requirements
 
Site:
Wisconsin
 
Principals:
Ron Darby as equipment specialist
Nancy Lieder as project manager and principal
Gabe Monroy as consultant
Status:
Operational by Jun, 2000
Documentation to Jul, 2000 by Ron Darby
Schedule and Comparison Plan for Nutrient Solutions, on Oct, 2000
Comparison Status Report, from Oct, 2000 to Apr, 2001 and Diagnosis
pH Cycle with Chicks from Oct, 2001 to Mar, 2002 and Diagnosis
 
Funding:
$1,776 for equipment, $500 annually for supplies and lighting