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Farming Algae in Other Systems
Photobioreactors (PBR) are the most used closed systems for producing algae.
What is Open Pond Farming?
Open pond systems are, by far, the most common method for cultivating algae.
How is Algae Farmed?
Microalgae grows much faster than any land plant while remaining a fairly undemanding crop
How Do We Get Oil from Algae?
Algae, like many other plants, produce oil completely naturally, as a strategy for storing energy.
Beyond Biodiesel
When plant-based fuels are mentioned, people may think of corn-based ethanol mixed with gas
How are Algae Used: Part 3
Traditional plastics have always been associated with crude oil, although today they’re typically made from natural gas.
How are Algae Used: Part 2
Typically considered a menace targeted for eradication, algae are increasingly recognized as a valuable tool
How are Algae Used: Part 1
Algae are a large and diverse group of aquatic plants that range in size from microscopic single cells to seaweeds the size of trees.
Why Cultivate Algae?
Algae have come onto the world stage as one of the most exciting sustainable sources of biomass
Why are Algae Important?
Algae are a unique collection of eukaryotic organisms sometimes considered plants, bacteria or protists
Top Questions about Aeroponics
Aeroponics is a system of food production where plants are grown without a growth medium.
Farmers in the Sky
Did you know that NASA is one of the strongest proponents of aeroponics? Space agencies around the world
Starting Your Own Aeroponics Project
While there are a few different types of aeroponics, the concept is consistent, so there will always be some similarities
Aeroponics for Hobbyists
In recent decades, gardening has become increasingly popular in the US.
Aeroponics: Good Things to Know
They may be expensive to purchase, but aeroponics systems, in general, are relatively easy to maintain.
The Ups and Downs of Aeroponics
Aeroponics systems promote maximum nutrient absorption through plant roots without the interference of a growth
Droplet Size Matters in Aeroponics
When investigating the specifics of aeroponics, you may see some conflation between hydroponics and aeroponics systems
How Does an Aeroponics System Work?
Since aeroponics is defined, in part, by a lack of growth media, the question of how to keep plants in place, roots down and leaves up
What’s So Special About Aeroponics?
Aeroponics is the practice of growing plants in a closed environment without the use of soil or an aggregate medium.
BTL Liners: Your Aeroponics One-Stop-Shop
The final question in any guide to aeroponics is, of course, where to get your materials.
Successful Aeroponics: Tips from the Pros
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when getting started with a new venture
Aeroponics Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance are no one’s favorite topics, yet they are critical aspects of any farming operation
Components of an Aeroponics System
We’ve gone over in detail how aeroponics works above, but now we must take a look at the components involved
Benefits of Aeroponics Growing Systems
Aeroponics brings a huge raft of benefits to the table, from better use of resources to greater food access year-round