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I’ve been reading a lot about hydroponic gardening and it looks deceptively simple, or complicated depending on how far you want to take it. I am interested in giving it a try but don’t want to put too much initial investment in and not interested in setting up a beer brewing plant-like operation. I don’t want to deal with feeding fish, using fish-poop to feed my plants, and balancing the temperatures, etc. I am thinking a basic tub with air pump and recirculating pump as minimal. What’s your experience?
Also, why is every YouTube video I see on hydroponic takes place in a green house? Why is everyone growing only lettuces? Is there a limitation on hydroponic?
HB - I tried buying hydroponic organic lettuce at a local farmer's market (the church downtown). It even came with an extra serving of protein - SNAILS. I think I was more entertained by getting "the hydro, man" (best said in a stoner voice). Eventually the vendor gave up...
HB - I tried buying hydroponic organic lettuce at a local farmer's market (the church downtown). It even came with an extra serving of protein - SNAILS. I think I was more entertained by getting "the hydro, man" (best said in a stoner voice). Eventually the vendor gave up...
Haha, but how did the lettuce taste? I mean besides the extra protein. He should charge you extra with the proteins!
Well HB, it was lettuce. It was ok after I washed the critters off...
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