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Recharging the Water Table with Proper Discharge
Crop fields generally rely on either existing sources of surface water or high capacity wells and pumps to stay irrigated during the driest parts of the year.
The Importance of Drainage Systems in Agriculture
Farmers are rarely expected to be experts in hydrology and drainage. However, they need to at least learn the basics to keep their fields from flooding and to control erosion around irrigation systems and farm roads.
Outdoor vs Covered Hydroponics Systems
Whether you decide to use in-ground or above ground containers for your hydroponics system, you’ll need to decide between open and covered designs.
Challenges of Profitable Hydroponics Production
Even with the right equipment and some hands on training, there’s no guarantee of success from setting up a hydroponics system.
Commercial Hydroponics vs. Backyard and Hobby System
When you search online for information about hydroponics, you’ll find both commercial and hobby resources often mixed together.
The Right Liner for In-Ground and Custom Built Hydroponics
While a liner might be a requirement for any custom made hydroponic tank or raceway, that doesn’t mean you can use any pond liner you can find.
How Do Ponds and Trenches Fit into Hydroponics?
While some of the original hydroculture experiments and related ancient methods used open waterways for growing, most modern hydroponics systems rely on pre-fabricated tanks, pipes, troughs, and similar containers.
The Main Methods of Hydroponics
As one of many branches of hydroculture, hydroponics is an umbrella term covering many related but distinct techniques.
What are the Potential Benefits of Hydroponics?
With thousands of years of history behind the use of traditional soil-based, it might be surprising that anyone bothered to develop a method of growing crops in water instead.
Choosing a Liner for Potable or Agricultural Use
Many commercial pond liners are marketed as being compatible with potable drinking water supplies or agricultural uses.
Should I Build an Irrigation Pond? Understanding Irrigation Basics
Irrigation has provided civilizations across the world with an abundance of crop assistance. Not only does irrigation help increase food production, but it can also protect against drought and increase your overall revenue.
A Brief History of Irrigation Ponds
Irrigation can be used to maintain landscapes, grow agricultural crops, and revegetate soils in dry areas or during periods of below-average rainfall.
Water Quality Issues in Your Farm Pond
If you use your farm pond for anything more than raising koi or handling stormwater, you need to test the water at least once a year.
Farm Pond Security and Liability
Even if your pond is located entirely on private property with no visibility or advertising, you are responsible for any injuries or damage caused by the feature.
Importance of Vegetation Around Your Farm Pond
Not only does a pond with exposed raw soil stand out unpleasantly from the rest of the landscape, but it’s also prone to erosion and leaks without a protective layer of vegetation.
How to Plan for Drainage in Your Farm Pond
Almost all ponds, except for raised excavated designs on flat surfaces with high levees, intake some amount of runoff water.
How to Determine the Size of Your Farm Pond
Before you can set a budget for your pond liner and heavy machinery costs, you’ll need to know the approximate size of the pond.
Embankment vs Excavated Farm Ponds
Once you’re prepared for the permit process and you’ve picked a site for your pond, you can move on to designing its size, shape, layout, and special features.
How to Use Your Light Deprivation Greenhouse to Tend Sick Plants
If any of the plants you are growing begin to show signs that they are undergoing some type of disease, pest, fertilizer burn, or drooping leaves and general symptoms of sickness, a separate greenhouse can be designated for these plants.
Greenhouse Light Deprivation FAQ
Light deprivation greenhouses give the advantage of many harvests per season, protection from frost, early flowering, and the possibility of automation. Learn more in our FAQ.
Benefits of Greenhouse Light Deprivation
The benefits of light deprivation are numerous. If you're thinking about starting light deprivation growing on your property or in your business, here's what you need to know.