Aquaponic Gardening: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together - Brossura

Sylvia Bernstein

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1908643080 ISBN 13: 9781908643087

Casa editrice: Saraband, 2013

Riassunto

Aquaponics is a revolutionary system for growing plants by fertilising them with the waste water from fish in a sustainable closed system. A combination of the best of aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponic gardening is an amazingly productive way to grow organic vegetables, greens, herbs and fruits, while providing the added benefits of fresh fish as a safe, healthy source of protein. On a larger scale, it is a key solution to mitigating food insecurity, climate change, groundwater pollution and the impacts of overfishing on our oceans. This is the definitive do-it-yourself home manual, with an introduction by Charlie Price, head of Aquaponics UK. It focuses on giving you all the tools you need to create your own aquaponic system and enjoy healthy, safe, fresh and delicious food all year round. Starting with an overview of the theory, benefits and potential of aquaponics, this book goes on to explain: system location considerations and hardware components; the living elements - fish, plants, bacteria, and worms; and, putting it all together - starting and maintaining a healthy system. Aquaponics systems are completely organic. They are four to six times more productive and use 90 percent less water than conventional gardens. Other advantages include no weeds, fewer pests, and no watering, fertilising, bending, digging, or heavy lifting - in fact, there really is no down side! Anyone interested in taking the next step towards self-sufficiency will be fascinated by this practical, accessible and well-illustrated guide.

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Recensione:

'This isn't just another book for dummies; this is a comprehensive handbook on how to grow real food...so meticulously documented, that failure is not an option.' --Jeff Edwards, Progressive Gardening Trade Association

'A truly comprehensive guide to home aquaponics that gives you the step-by-step know-how to create your very own independent, food-producing ecosystem in your house, garden or greenhouse.' --Charlie Price, Aquaponics UK (from the foreword)

'If you want to garden aquaponically, this is the one source that will guide you from start to finish.' --Gina Cavaliero, Aquaponics Enterprises

L'autore:

Sylvia Bernstein is the president and founder of The Aquaponic Source. An internationally recognised expert on aquaponic gardening, Sylvia speaks, writes and blogs extensively about this revolutionary technique.

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• Editore: Saraband
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1908643080
• ISBN 13: 9781908643087
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 266