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November 20, 2015 By Tim Mann 2 Comments

Using Sensors, Electronic Regulating Equipment, and Automatic Controls For Aquaponic Systems:

We often get proposals for developing sensors and associated “control systems” for aquaponics in our email and through our FaceBook accounts. I have some comments [Read more…]

October 23, 2015 By Tim Mann 9 Comments

What Doesn’t Work For Germination And Sprouting

1. First, you can accidentally kill your seeds with a strong enough application of cold, heat, moisture, or a combination of these three. This can happen at home if you leave the seeds [Read more…]

October 23, 2015 By Tim Mann Leave a Comment

Sprouting Table System In Aquaponics’ Side Flow

For our smaller backyard systems, we use a waterproof 4-foot by 8-foot sprouting table for germinating and growing out the sprouts. A sprouting table is a simple [Read more…]

October 23, 2015 By Tim Mann 2 Comments

Germination And Seed Testing

Seeds don’t all germinate, and sometimes they don’t germinate at all. Let us explain: [Read more…]