Hydroponics III (Managing Systems)

Overview

This Hydroponics III (Managing Systems) course from Warnborough College has been developed to complement Hydroponics I and II; and is intended for people who already have some experience and understanding of hydroponics.

Course Aims

• Discuss different approaches to cultural operations

• Demonstrate knowledge of similarities and differences between organic and hydroponic production techniques

• Describe how to plan a hydroponic operation through site and crop selection

• Discuss system design components such as pumps, grow beds, solution tanks, media and pipes in terms of size, type, and options for different cultures and specific crops.

• Provide details of how to manage a hydroponic system in hot and humid conditions

• Describe options for water management such as water sources, quality, testing, treatments, and use in recirculating and non recirculating systems.

• Recommend awareness of natural and other methods of pest and disease control such as biological controls.

• Explain and recommend different standards of nutrient formulation, and advanced methods of detecting toxicities and deficiencies in specific crops.

• Recommend methods to control nutrient level concentrations by taking EC, pH and temperature measurements, and maintaining nutrient levels for different specific crops.