HYDROPONICS H OW TO PICK THE BEST HYDROPONIC SYSTEM AND - CROPS FOR HOMEGROWN FOOD YEAR ROUND RICHARD BRAY Get your free bonus tips for the everyday hydroponic gardener at: https://bit.ly/2L0P154  Copyright 2018 by Richard Bray Disclaimer  Copyright 2018 by Richard Bray - All rights reserved. This document is geared towards providing exact and reliable information in regards to the topic and issue covered. The publication is sold with the idea that the publisher is not required to render accounting, officially permitted, or otherwise, qualified services. If advice is necessary, legal or professional, a practiced individual in the profession should be ordered. From a Declaration of Principles which was accepted and approved equally by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations. In no way is it legal to reproduce, duplicate, or transmit any part of this document in either electronic means or in printed format. Recording of this publication is strictly prohibited and any storage of this document is not allowed unless with written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. Under no circumstances will any legal responsibility or blame be held against the publisher for any reparation, damages, or monetary loss due to the information herein, either directly or indirectly. Your Free Bonus As a small token of thanks for buying this book, I am offering a free bonus gift exclusive to my readers. Getting started with hydroponics isn’t always easy for a beginner. Sometimes it can be overwhelming because of the many different things to consider when setting up your first hydroponic system. While this book will provide guidance on how to get started picking the right hydroponic system and crops for homegrown food year-round, the free gift offers valuable tips on everyday hydroponic gardening practices. In this bonus package you will learn: How to set and control the climate for your plants 9 tips on how to regulate water temperature easily How to keep the oxygen and nutritional levels well balanced Simple ways to keep your roots healthy and thriving 15- step formula to raise your seeds successfully You can download the free gift here: https://bit.ly/2L0P154 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Hydroponic Gardening Types Of Farming Food Pros/Cons Of Hydroponic Gardening Chapter 2: Overview Of The Different Hydroponic Systems Drip System Ebb and Flow Nutrient Film Technique Water Culture Aeroponics Wick Irrigation Chapter 3: Choose The Right Hydroponic System For You Considering Personal Circumstances Which System Works Best For You? Chapter 4: Mediums, Nutrients And Lighting For The Hydroponic Garden Best Growing Mediums For Each System Nutrients For the Hydroponic Garden Types Of Lighting Chapter 5: Plants For Hydroponic Gardening Best Plants To Grow With Your Hydroponic System Glossary Graphic Preview: W I W T B HY ROTE HIS OOK I am fortunate enough to have my own plot of land. Though I have not always been so lucky as I lived in the city in my youth. With a busy job and a small apartment, I could not be the self-sufficient homesteader that I am today. However, I spent most of my free time on gardening projects and was eager to learn new methods to grow my own food. As I progressed, I was encouraged to start my own hydroponic system in my small city apartment. Thus, I am living proof it can be done anywhere. Nowadays, much of the food on our dinner table is homegrown. There is a certain satisfaction in knowing that the food on your table is grown using your own skills. You do not need a huge budget to get started, and when you do, you will soon feel and taste the benefits. Thanks to the success of hydroponics, we have an abundance of herbs, salad ingredients and fruits. It could be that you are a beginner. You may even have a small apartment, as I once had. In both instances, if you want a quick growing, bountiful crop, then hydroponics is the way to go. Take a look at the initial advantages if you grow your own food with hydroponics: You don’t need a yard or garden area. Plants grow faster and produce more harvest compared to plants grown in soil. Grow out of season crops, all year around. Grow specialist crops in any climate. If that’s not enough to seal the deal, how about never getting dirt under your fingernails? Thinking of my early days I remember that it took me some time to figure out which hydroponic system was best for me. Considering my personal situation, I had limited space, expertise, and budget to build my first hydroponic garden. This book should help people who are in a similar situation and provide guidance on how to pick the best hydroponic system and crops for homegrown food year-round. Indoors, in a greenhouse, or outdoors, there is a hydroponic way of growing for all types of gardeners. C 1: H G HAPTER YDROPONIC ARDENING Let me first introduce you to some horticultural terms. They are used to describe the different ways of farming food for human consumption. I'm sure you are familiar with many of them.