Ultimate Organic Garden Aquaponic System: Aquaponics 4 You. Doesn’t that sound like a dream come true? Well, it is! And it can be yours! This is the modified and improved system for planting and growing an organic garden aquaponic that will be more bountiful than you will have ever imagined. The best part is after you have completed the initial set up, this garden practically takes care of itself. That’s right. Very low maintenance compared to a traditional garden and yet this system allows for twice the plant growth at a more rapid growth rate. Before long you will be harvesting enough produce to feed your family, your neighbors and your neighbors’ families. Are you ready to learn more about this system?
From this…
Back breaking work tilling soil to loosen the ground in preparation for further “prepping” of the soil for a garden. I recall as a kid when my mom was just trying to get the front and back yards ready for sod. She spent hours working through the soil and removing huge river rock trying to level the soil. I can only imagine how much more difficult it would have been for her to work the ground adequately enough for plant roots and root vegetables.
To This…
Harvesting beautiful produce from thriving luscious leafy plants. Kept free of pesky garden pests. The size of those squash too!
How can this be?
The system is based on the centuries old concept of hydroponics. What is hydroponics? It is a method of growing plants in water nutrient and mineral rich water without ever putting the roots of the plant in soil. So this is the base for the new system. Now, the advancement to the system is the addition of an aqua-culture. Much more simply put, the new system puts the plants in the water and combines it with a form of fish farming. Ironically, the practice of aquaculture dates back even further in time than does hydroponics. Aquaculture can be traced back to centuries before B.C. in prehistoric times.
The byproduct of the fish provides the mineral nutrient water needed for the plants to grow. This is an all natural, eco-friendly system. Are you wondering why you haven’t heard of this before? Or maybe if you have why you didn’t look into it more seriously?
History of Hydroponics
(SEE Reference 1)
Start the history of Hydroponics by delving into the origin and development of greenhouses. From crude coverings of straw and mat for covering crops to primitive greenhouses to the invention of plastic.
The Beginning in the U.S….
The development of hydroponics was slow. The possible use of complete nutrient solutions began to spark interest in the U.S. about 1925. Greenhouse soils required regular replacement or annual maintenance involving adding large quantities of commercial fertilizers. This proved to be more challenging than what it seemed to be worth. Research workers in certain U.S. agricultural experiment stations turned to nutrient solution culture methods. This was as a means of replacing the natural soil system. Either using an aerated nutrient solution or an artificial soil composed of chemically inert aggregates moistened with nutrient solutions.
Between 1925 and 1935, considerable advancements had been made to modify the system to expand its applicable use for mass crop production. Workers at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station improved the sand culture method. The water and sand culture methods were used for large scale production by investigators at the California Agricultural Experiment Station. Each of these methods involved certain fundamental limitations for commercial crop production which were partially overcome with the introduction of the subirrigation system initiated in 1934 at the New Jersey and Indiana Agricultural Experiment Station. Commercial interest was strong but it remained cost prohibitive due to construction of the concrete growing beds. In the post-W.W.II years, interest temporarily peaked in the Southwest US in gravel culture of tomatoes and cucumbers. However, the systems were not perfected and were eventually abandoned.
Two Decades Later…
After a period of approximately 20 years, interest in hydroponics was renewed with the advent of plastics. Plastics were used not only in the glazing of greenhouses, but also in lining the growing beds rather than beds made of concrete. The plastic materials were also important in the introduction of drip irrigation. Again, numerous promotional schemes involving hydroponics became common with huge investments made in hydroponic growing systems. Escalating oil prices, starting in 1973, substantially increased the costs of CEA heating and cooling. This along with fewer chemicals registered for pest control caused many bankruptcies and a decreasing interest in hydroponics.
Another Two Decades Later…
Almost another 20 years have passed since the last real interest in hydroponics. Growers are once again establishing CEA/hydroponic systems. This is especially true in regions where there are environmental concerns. Particularly in controlling any pollution of groundwater with nutrient wastes or soil sterilants. Today growers appear to be much more critical in regard to site selection. They are more considerate of structures, the growing system, pest control and markets.
History of Aquaculture
(SEE Reference 2)
Early on…
The earliest form of aquaculture practiced consisted of trapping wild aquatic animals. Indigent cultures trapped in lagoons, ponds or small shallow lakes. The aquatic animals were abundant and readily available. This method dates back to the Neolithic age, when man started to act on natural resources. In a timeline, that is approximately around 4000 B.C. in Europe. This minimalist practice no longer exists in Europe because all aquaculture involves at least one technical interaction with the environment or the animal.
Second Stage…
In the second stage in its evolution aquaculture no longer relied solely on nature. Aquatic environments favorable to the development of fish, molluscs and/or crustaceans were developed. Carp rearing in China is the most sophisticated form of this type of aquaculture, evidence of which dates back to the fifth century B.C. In South America, the Aztec cultivated agricultural islands known as chinampas. A system where plants were raised on stationary (and sometime movable) islands in lake shallows. Waste materials were dredged from the chinampa canals. Surrounding cities were used to manually irrigate the plants. This system is believed to be the earliest ancestor of modern aquaponics.
Europe…
And in Europe? The Romans kept oysters and fattened fish in specially designed tanks. However, it was not until the Middle Ages that pond farming techniques began to develop. These were particularly in monasteries which needed a non-meat source of food for the many days of fasting imposed by the Christian faith. In southern Europe, fish farming in brackish water also dates back to this time. Back when lagoons and coastal ponds were first fitted out to retain fish swept in by the tide. Some of the catch included seabass, seabreams and mullets. This practice often alternated on a seasonal basis with salt production.
The intertidal pole culture for mussels and oysters, called “bouchots” in French dates back to as early as the 13th century. This technique spread widely along the French Atlantic coastline over the 19th century. Meanwhile, Northern European countries developed bottom culture plots.
Over time…
In time, traditional combined forms of fish farming in ponds and lagoons increasingly evolved. They advanced into more managed production modes described as semi-extensive aquaculture. Producers were not satisfied with enhancing the natural development of the pond or lagoon. Then they began to assist nature by introducing fry from hatcheries into the sites. Then they provided supplemental feed. The best example is the rearing of carp in ponds. This is very widespread in the central European countries. Aquaculture in brackish water in southern Europe also turned more to hatcheries and commercial feed. This enabled them to compensate for the decline in natural recruitment.
Seaweed brings change…
As for seaweed, the first written record of human consumption appeared in Japan more than 1500 years ago. However the intervention of men on seaweed production started around 1670 AD. The Shogun demanded Japanese provide fresh fish daily. Bamboo fences were used to farm fish. The fisherman learned seaweed grew well on the bamboo fences. They then determined they could make the seaweed grow more quickly by moving the bamboo fence to the estuary where it would receive some nutrient input from the land.
In Europe seaweed was traditionally gathered on foot by coastal populations. In the early 20th century, methods to extract salt and iodine were discovered. As a result of this discovery, the traditional method of gathering seaweed changed. Then, mechanical harvesting methods were introduced. Later on, they also learned to extract colloids and alginates (gels and gum production).
Organic Garden Aquaponics a Solution to World Hunger?
While I was looking into this system, I came across a short yet interesting article discussing the potential of Aquaculture. It’s worth the quick read. Can Aquaculture Solve the World’s Food Problems? When one considers aquaculture as a solution to diminished food resources, then one could presume the same would be true for hydroponics, right? When you add 2+2, it equals 4. Then it should only make sense to combine hydroponics with aquaculture. VOILA! Aquaponics!
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Finally, here in the 21st century, these two ancient practices have come together to provide us with the best of both worlds.
Today, Aquaponics 4 You is offering a downloadable PDF format step-by-step instructional guide on how to build your own organic garden Aquaponic system. You will also receive video instruction with a mailed DVD to your home. In addition, you will receive not one, but SIX books. All related to the success of an organic garden aquaponic system:
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You can set up a system on your deck, the roof of your flat, your backyard or front yard. An Aquaponics system can provide food for an entire family. Furthermore, you can even set up a smaller indoor system and still provide food for the family in the winter months too.
Start small with a few herbs. Don’t hesitate to start small and get comfortable with this system. Big or small, the video instruction guide will still take you step by step.
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For the Family, the Neighborhood and the Community
For the single family farm or that property just outside the city, grow enough to run your own roadside seasonal fruit and vegetable stand. With this in mind, share with your local churches, shelters and food banks. Supporting the local farmers markets.
Ultimately, produce is only a part of what you can offer. You will also be able to provide fresh fish for your family and those families in need. The organic garden Aquaponics information will tell you the best kinds of fish to use for this system and you will be able to decide what will be your best option.
How about you being the first one of the neighborhood Jones’ to build one? Your neighbors will envy you when they are sweating in the dirt on their knees digging weeds. Meanwhile, you will be sitting on your back deck entertaining your friends with a glass of wine eating a fresh salad from your garden.
Advantages of an Organic Garden Aquaponic System
Of course, set up will require initial effort. However, the advantages with the end result outweigh any inconveniences of the initial effort. No more weeding! Leave the heavy tilling soil or mixing in mulch behind. Small furry animals won’t be leaving extra fertilizer in your garden or tunneling and uprooting your garden.
Think of how you can really take advantage of the square footage you have available and maximize that space without leaving 12-18″ between seedlings and 12″-24″ between rows. Forget about having to use all the fancy treated soil supplements.
You will discover this is such a peaceful easy nearly self sustaining system, you will fall in love with it. Go big! Small “factory-style” Aquaponics. Just think of all the school kids field trips and their eyes popping in amazement of this incredible system. All in all, imagine the difference you can make in your community.
In conclusion, this is a great way to have your own backyard organic garden.
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Make It a Business for Profit
Turn this organic garden aquaponic system into a profit making adventure. Anytime you produce a quality product relatively quickly, simply, cost effectively and have surplus, consequently, you have a money maker!
Reference 1 – https://cals.arizona.edu/hydroponictomatoes/history.htm
Reference 2 – https://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/cfp/aquaculture/aquaculture_methods/history_en
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