Aquaponics for Beginners

Summary

In a perfect gardening world, the fish will do the job for you, growing your favorite vegetables with zero effort. That's what we call aquaponics!  Aquaponic gardening is water-based, not soil-based. It incorporates a built-in source of fertilizing. It’s a perfect world where weeding never happens. Your garden is a delight for the eyes, and you do it all with little daily effort. If you’re a gardener, you’ve experienced the joy of planting and harvesting food for the table. Me? I love the beginning and the end...but not so much the middle. You know what I mean: endless weed-pulling, regular watering and fertilizing, pest control, and manicuring the garden. What if I told you there was a way to bypass that middle step? That would be great, right? But here’s the trick: You’re going to create a symbiotic relationship between plant and animal. First, you’ll set up a water tank with some kind of fish (and we’ll get to that), but there are so many types of fish, depending on what you want to grow and the size available. Then, you’ll create a nutrient-laden water supply (nutrient film) and a means for distributing it. Then, you’ll plant your seedlings in containers that receive constant water. The end result? The fish provide the fertilizer. The plants keep the water clean, and you enjoy the harvest. The way you create that optimal brew and the way you distribute it can be derived from several different forms of aquaponic gardening, but the concept holds true for everyone. A key factor is its sustainability. An aquaponic garden is meant to function on its own with a minimal amount of effort. Yes, it’s that simple. You decide on the kind of fish to stock in your water. You decide what to grow. Ready to plant? Click "buy now".

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