Starting a Hydroponic Growing System
Wednesday, November 2 • 1 pm – 4 pm
VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Hydroponics is a growing industry in which farmers produce vegetables in a nutrient solution without soil. Chris Mullins, VCE horticulture specialist at VSU, will discuss the proper way to set up a hydroponic system using basic materials from the local hardware store. Chris will present information on which system is most cost-effective, what crops grow best, production issues and ways to resolve them, and most importantly food safety. He will also talk about the differences between hydroponics and aquaponic systems. We will start the workshop in the Pavilion, and then move out to the farm to see the hydroponic garden.
Space is limited to 20 participants.
For more information, contact Marilyn Estes at (804) 481-0485 or mestes@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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