Farm Design & Setup

What is a greenhouse seedling bench?

If you're planning on growing your own seedlings, the seedling bench is a crucial element of your greenhouse design.

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Is flushing hydroponic systems wasteful?

We recommend that hydroponic growers flush their systems every month to every few months, depending on the type of system they’re running

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What is a pilot system?

A pilot vertical farm is a small scale version of your future farm

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What happens to aquaponic systems with cold weather?

Fish response to colder temperatures in aquaponic systems.

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How do you cool a greenhouse?

Good ventilation = good air circulation means better temperature regulation and gas exchange.

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What is a solids lifting overflow?

SLOs or Solids Lifting Overflows are a wonderful resource for aquaponic and hydroponic growers.

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How do you introduce fish into a new aquaponic system?

Don't add fish too soon into a new aquaponic system.

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What's a good stocking density for an aquaponic system?

Lower density means fewer headaches for an aquaponic system.

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Can you use wood to heat a greenhouse?

You can use wood to heat a greenhouse and here is how to do it.

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Written by Halle Brake
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What's the easiest way to install a greenhouse covering?

There are some great tricks to make installing a greenhouse covering easier.

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How and why do you tell the sex of your tilapia?

There is a very simple way to tell the sex of tilapia which is important for breeding purposes.

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How can you make an aquaponics system more heat tolerant?

There are several ways to make aquaponics systems more heat tolerant.

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Where are other farmers

The farm revolution is happening everywhere!

Written by Juan Valdez
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Can I heat a greenhouse with wood?

Yes! We used a wood burning boiler to heat our hoop house greenhouse. Wood may not be the cheapest option, however.

Written by Amy Storey
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How do I deal with zoning regulations?

City zones allow and disallow certain activities and facility types. If you can't choose a facility in the proper zone, follow this example.

Written by Amy Storey
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Should I have one or two pumps for my aquaponics system?

One! Double pumps just increase the risk of failure. Instead, have one pump and keep an extra on hand.

Written by Amy Storey
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