Different Grow Methods of an Aquaponic System

Lettuce Plant in a deep water culture setup in an Aquaponics System

When it comes to designing your setup, there are a few options to choose from for the hydroponic component. Let’s talk about the different grow methods of an aquaponic system, so you know exactly what you’ll be getting yourself into. Ebb & Flow In this grow bed, the plants are planted in grow media of […]

Nutrient Film Technique in Aquaponics

Strawberries growing in a nutrient film technique aquaponics system

As you may know, the Nutrient Film Technique is one of the many grow methods available in an Aquaponics system. The NFT is a simple, yet fascinating method that works great for farmers who are looking to grow lettuce, baby herbs and strawberries. What is the Nutrient Film Technique? This technique was originally adapted from Hydroponics […]

Dutch Buckets in Aquaponics

Dutch Buckets in an Aquaponics System

The Hydroponic Dutch bucket setup is known as one of the simplest methods to grow a hydroponic crop. This method gets a little more complicated in an aquaponics system but it’s still an option to consider when deciding on your grow method. Let’s talk about Dutch Buckets in aquaponics so you have a better understanding […]

Wicking Beds in Aquaponics

Potatoes that have just been dug up and are lying in soil

The humble Wicking Bed, a grow method that is often overlooked when it comes to designing an aquaponics system. This grow method allows you to broaden your horizon as an aquaponic farmer. Plus, it takes little effort to run and incorporate wicking beds into your aquaponics setup. What One of the many problems that aquaponic […]

Media Beds in Aquaponics

Grow Media in a Media Bed In an Aquaponics System with some green plants in the background.

When it comes to the hydroponic component of your system, media beds are probably the most commonly used in an aquaponics setup. And rightfully so, as the media beds are considered to be the most diverse grow method. In this blog post, we will walk you through the functioning, ratios and components of media beds […]

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