Hydroponics School Lesson Plan 1 - Introduction to Hydroponics
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Hydroponics School Lesson Plan 1 - Introduction to Hydroponics
|=> Hydroponics by definition, means ‘water-working.” In practical use, it means growing plants in a water and nutrient solution, without soil. Hydroponics allows a gardener to grow plants in a more efficient and productive manner with less labor and time required.
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
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Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
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Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
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A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
A Large home vermiposting system and information on worm management
The vidio components are at
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All you need to learn and start composting with aid of earth worms on your own.
Composting of waste to produce bio fertilizer by decomposition or by the use of earthworms called vermiculture.
What is Vermicomposting?
Vermicomposting is a simple biotechnological process of composting, in which certain species of earthworms are used to enhance the process of waste conversion and produce a better end product. Vermicomposting differs from composting in several ways (Gandhi et al. 1997). It is a mesophilic process, utilizing microorganisms and earthworms that are active at 10–32°C (not ambient temperature but temperature within the pile of moist organic material). The process is faster than composting; because the material passes through the earthworm gut, a significant but not yet fully understood transformation takes place, whereby the resulting earthworm castings (worm manure) are
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Free School Gardening Art Posters =
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
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A Series of Presentation By Mr Allah Dad Khan Master Trainer in Mushroom Technology Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
Almost every industry – from agriculture to retail – relies on chemicals for their production processes. Factors such as market volatility, regulatory pressures, geopolitical risk and shifting end-user demand require organizations to develop a deeper understanding of chemical market intelligence now more than ever.
Fragment screening library workshop (IQPC 2008)Peter Kenny
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A Large home vermiposting system and information on worm management
The vidio components are at
http://au.youtube.com/profile?user=ausearthlove&view=videos
All you need to learn and start composting with aid of earth worms on your own.
Composting of waste to produce bio fertilizer by decomposition or by the use of earthworms called vermiculture.
What is Vermicomposting?
Vermicomposting is a simple biotechnological process of composting, in which certain species of earthworms are used to enhance the process of waste conversion and produce a better end product. Vermicomposting differs from composting in several ways (Gandhi et al. 1997). It is a mesophilic process, utilizing microorganisms and earthworms that are active at 10–32°C (not ambient temperature but temperature within the pile of moist organic material). The process is faster than composting; because the material passes through the earthworm gut, a significant but not yet fully understood transformation takes place, whereby the resulting earthworm castings (worm manure) are
rich in microbial activity and plant growth regulators, and fortified with pest repellence attributes as well! In short, earthworms, through a type of biological alchemy, are capable of transforming garbage into ‘gold’
Fall Gardening Guide, Gardening Guidebook for Buncombe County, North Carolina ~ Auburn Sky Farm
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
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Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
28. Mushroom compost ,A Series of Presentation By Mr Allah Dad Khan Master Tr...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Presentation By Mr Allah Dad Khan Master Trainer in Mushroom Technology Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
Almost every industry – from agriculture to retail – relies on chemicals for their production processes. Factors such as market volatility, regulatory pressures, geopolitical risk and shifting end-user demand require organizations to develop a deeper understanding of chemical market intelligence now more than ever.
Fragment screening library workshop (IQPC 2008)Peter Kenny
I also ran a workshop on selection of compounds for fragment screening just before the 2008 IQPC compound library conference and these are the slides I used.
Organic farming , medicinal plants A Presentation By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Organic farming, medicinal plants A Presentation By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former Director General Agriculture Extension KPK Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
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Compost tea is being used increasingly in agricultural production to
control plant diseases. However, there has been limited investigation relating
disease control efficacy to various compost tea production methods,
particularly compost tea produced with active aeration and additives to
increase microbial population densities in compost tea. Aerated compost
tea (ACT) and nonaerated compost tea (NCT), produced with or without
additives, was investigated for the suppression of damping-off of cucumber
caused by Pythium ultimum. Compost tea was used to drench soilless
container medium inoculated with P. ultimum; effect on damping-off
ranged from not suppressive to consistently suppressive depending on the
method used to produce the tea. The most consistent formulation for
damping-off suppression was ACT produced with kelp and humic acid
additives. Producing ACT with a molasses-based additive inconsistently
suppressed damping-off; evidence suggests that residual nutrients can interfere
with disease suppression. Heating or diluting compost tea negated
suppression. Across all compost tea samples, there was no significant
relationship of bacterial populations, measured as active cells, total cells,
or CFU, to disease suppression. However, for all ACT produced without
the molasses-based additive, there was a threshold of bacterial population
density (6 log10 active cells per ml, 7.48 log10 total cells per ml, or 7 log10
CFU per ml) above which compost teas were suppressive.
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Compost Tea Production, Application, and Benefits
1. This material is based upon work supported by Cooperative State Research, Education, and
Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under Agreement No. 00-52101-9707.
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those
of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Compost Tea Production,
Application, and Benefits
by Matthew Ryan, The Rodale Institute
Christine Ziegler, Editor
What is Compost Tea?
Compost is the best overall soil amendment growers can use to
increase the quality and health of soil. Good compost provides soil
with nutrients, organic matter, and beneficial microorganisms, which
can improve crop health, growth, quality, and yields. Compost also
improves a soil’s structure and long-term nutrient availability, which
helps plants better tolerate drought and suppress disease. However,
the time, space, and equipment needed to make and apply compost
can make it prohibitive for some farmers.
Compost tea offers some of the benefits of compost in a more
manageable package. For centuries, farmers have soaked “tea bags”
full of compost in tubs of water, and then used the resulting liquid
(compost tea) to fertilize and improve the health of their crops. This
type of compost tea, commonly referred to as “passive compost
tea”, typically uses a ratio of one part compost to five parts water and
steeps for about two weeks before it is applied to crops as a soluble
nutrient solution.
Over the past ten years, compost tea has developed into a booming Compost tea can be sprayed on crops to add nutrients and enhance
microorganism activity.
industry, producing commercial compost tea makers that brew
thousands of gallons of tea a day, and fostering two major industry
organizations that represent just about everyone in the Your crops can directly benefit from the macro- and micro-nutrients
business. Producers can even find laboratories throughout the found in compost tea. Foliar fertilization with compost tea allows
world that analyze compost tea for microorganism concentrations nutrients to be absorbed by the plants directly through stomata on their
and diversity. Most of this industry is devoted to aerated compost leaf surfaces. This type of fertilization is very efficient and can quickly
tea, which is made by mechanically aerating the steeping process to boost plant growth. Compost tea can also provide nutrients to the soil
maintain aerobic levels of dissolved oxygen in the tea solution. through soil drenches. When these compost-derived nutrient solutions
are applied to the soil, they can be taken up easily by plant roots.
Aerated compost tea is different from passive compost tea in a
couple of ways. First, aerated tea “recipes” usually include added Healthy soil contains enormous populations of microorganisms and
nutrients such as kelp, fish hydrolysate, and humic acid to promote invertebrates (commonly referred to as the “soil food web”). These
the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the highly oxygenated microorganisms are responsible for stabilizing soil particles such as
solution. These ingredients are not recommended for passive sand, silt, clay and organic matter. A healthy soil, full of microor-
compost tea production because the additional nutrients can make ganisms, tends to form soil aggregates (clumps of soil
the passive, less oxygenated tea solution anaerobic. Secondly, with particles, bound together), which create a porous soil texture that
added nutrients and increased microbial growth, aerated compost reduces soil erosion, facilitates water absorption into the soil, and
tea is ready for application after only 24 hours, whereas passive increases the water holding capacity of soil. Microorganisms play a
compost tea often takes several weeks to steep. Use of passive large role in the formation of these soil aggregates because they
compost tea is popular in Europe, while aerated compost tea is used secrete glue-like substances that bind the soil particles.
more commonly in North America. By applying compost tea, you boost the number and diversity of
microorganisms in your soil’s food web, making the web more
stable and positively affecting your soil’s ability to conserve organic
What Does Compost Tea Do?
matter, retain nutrients and hold moisture. More importantly, all
Compost tea can be used to: these soil health benefits can translate into plant health benefits,
because the most vigorous, disease-free plants usually grow in the
1. fertilize crops via soil drenches or foliar applications.
most robust “living” soil.
2. inoculate crop residue to facilitate decomposition.
3. improve nutrient cycling in soil through increased Microorganisms are also the driving force behind decomposition.
microorganism activity. You can improve crop residue decomposition by applying compost
4. manage certain plant pathogens, to some extent, through tea and allowing its microorganisms to break down the residue into
microbial competition and improved plant nutrition. usable forms of nutrients for your next crop. Even if your soil already
contains adequate levels of nutrients, microorganisms are often
3. How Do I Apply Compost Tea as Part of an Organic
Production Plan? 8. Compost leachate may be applied to the soil under the 90/120
day pre-harvest restriction; foliar applications of this leachate
Compost tea can be used by certified organic growers, but it is
is prohibited.
always a good idea to check with your certification agency before
initiating any new practice. Certified organic growers must follow 9. Compost tea is not allowed to be used in the production of
the recommendations set forth by the Compost Tea Task Force, edible seed sprouts.
designed to insure the safety of organic food. Dan Sullivan, editor
at New Farm, drafted a great summary of these recommendations,
listed on the following page. These recommendations and the complete article can be found online
at http://www.newfarm.org/news/0404/042304/tea_report.shtml.
The original recommendations from the National Organic Standard
Compost Tea Task Force recommendations: Board Compost Tea Task Force can also be found online at
http://www.ams.usda.gov/nosb/meetings/CompostTeaTaskForceFina
1. Potable (drinkable) water must be used to make compost tea,
lReport.pdf.
and for any dilution before application.
To apply the tea, use a low-pressure, high-volume sprayer with
2. Equipment used to prepare compost tea must be sanitized
a diaphragm pump. The diaphragm pump is vital because it doesn't
before use, using an approved sanitizing agent.
squeeze and destroy the microorganisms in the tea, as can happen
3. Compost tea should be made with NOP-compliant compost with a mechanical pump. Your compost tea sprayer should be
or vermicompost—as spelled out by earlier guidelines of the dedicated to tea only (or other non-toxic uses), because pesticide
Compost Task Force, or as prescribed in section 205.203 residues inside the sprayer will contaminate your tea and destroy
(c) (2) of the NOP rule. (Non-compliant compost feedstocks, its microorganisms.
either plant- or manure-based, may harbor high levels of
Use a wide-orifice or flood-jet type nozzle, and remove the
fecal bacteria.)
nozzle screens before you spray to prevent clogging and improve
4. Compost tea made without additives (such as kelp, fish dispersion. The best times to spray are after rains, and in the
hydrolysate, and humic acid) can be used without restriction. morning and evenings when UV rays are low and won't affect the
microorganisms in the tea.
5. Compost tea made with additives can be applied without
restriction if the compost tea production system (base Compost tea is a very old tool that has benefited farmers for cen-
compost, additives, and equipment) has been pre-tested to turies. Compost tea production can be simple and inexpensive (such
produce a tea that meets EPA-recommended recreational as passive tea) or more complex and advanced, with large scale
water quality guidelines for bacterial indicators of fecal mechanized systems that pump out thousands of gallons of aerated
contamination. Levels of E. coli and enterococci (another tea a day. Though scientific research on compost tea has been
antibiotic-resistant pathogenic bacteria) must be monitored. limited to date, the benefits of using compost tea are just beginning
to be realized. With more research, compost tea may become an
At least two compost tea batches brewed with the production integral component of sustainable farming operations in the future.
system must be tested. The average population of indicator For more information on compost tea research, production, and use,
bacteria across both batches is the yardstick for a passing please see the resource list below. Happy brewing!
or failing grade. Once the tea production system passes,
compost tea from that specific system may be used without
restriction (provided none of the potential variables, such as
base compost, brew times, or boosting agent formulas, Resource List
is altered).
If compost tea made with compost tea additives is not “Soil Biology Primer” is an excellent resource for people interested
pre-tested for indicator bacteria, it can be used on food crops, in learning more about soil biology and the soil food web. This
but its use is restricted to times prior to 90/120 days before Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) publication is
harvest (90 days for produce not in direct contact with the soil, available online at no charge at http://soils.usda.gov/sqi/soil_quali-
and 120 days for produce that touches the soil). Crops not ty/soil_biology/soil_biology_primer.html.
intended for human consumption, ornamental plants, and
Elaine Ingham, Soil Foodweb Inc., has published a booklet on using
grain crops intended for human consumption are exempt from
compost tea that is available on the web at www.soilfoodweb.com.
pre-testing and the 90/120-day pre-harvest rule.
“The Compost Tea Brewers Manual” includes information about the
6. Compost extracts—any mixture of compost, water and biology of compost and how to produce and apply compost tea.
additives combined for less than one hour before use—may be
Scheuerell, Steve, and Walter Mahaffee. “Compost Tea: Principals
applied without restriction.
and Prospects for Plant Disease Control”, Compost Science &
7. Raw manure extracts or teas may be applied to the soil under Utilization, (2002), vol. 10, No.4,313-338. Steve Scheuerell’s
the 90/120 day pre-harvest restriction; foliar applications of literature review is a great resource for information on using
these extracts are prohibited. compost tea for disease suppression.