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hakd 023
hAk/d #23
[TECHNiNE]
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Outdoor Hydroponics By TECHNiNE of hAk/d. Released : 07-31-94
A unit can be made on site using mostly found materials. First, a hole is
dug which holds a minimum of 5 gallons of water. It is lined with 6 or 8 mm
polyethylene or similar watertight material. 6 or 8 pieces of nylon woven
cord about 3/8" thick are strung along the walls of the hole from bottom to
top leaving an extra foot at the top. These will serve as wicks to bring
water to the plant roots.
The hole is about half filled with a combination of lava or gravel and
wood chips. The top half is filled with 5 parts or lava gravel or wood
chips mixed with one part finely chopped compost, good quality loam or
vermiculite (available at garden shops). This mixture will hold enough mois-
ture for the roots, even on hot sunny days. Lay the extra length of wicks on
top of the filled hole.
Next, make a mixture of one part lava, gravel or wood chips with one part
loam and pile it at least 8" over the top of the filled hole. It may be
easier to hold the pile in place using a small frame such as bricks or rocks.
This pile will stay moist, but allow the roots to breathe.
If the area receives a lot of rain, a small channel should be formed at top
of the hole to funnel water away. The reservoir below will fill with water
from rain or can be irrigated occasionally. To check water levels a simple
water gauge can be designed. A plastic tube as long as the gole and pile is
placed vertically in the hole before it is filled. A bamboo stake with a
cork attached at the bottom is placed in the tube. The cork will rise to
the surface level of the water, indicating how many inches of water are being
held.
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Yet another fine hAk/d Production by TECHNiNE...
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-TEK9
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