Hydroponics and Vertical Farming

910 Bladensburg Road Northeast,Washington DC 20002

14 August, 2021

Description

Hydroponics is the process of growing plants without the use of conventional soil or completely in water Hydroponics is the process of growing plants without the use of conventional soil or completely in water. In this basic Hydroponics class we will discuss various hydroponic systems (Deepwater Culture, Ebb & Flow, Nutrient Film Technique, Bato Buckets, etc) and which could be a good fit for your garden. Topics like growing media, synthetic nutrients/fertilizers, growing environment, properties of water and testing equipment will be covered. We will also discuss various methods of vertical farming that can be implemented indoors or outdoors. A brief lecture will be followed by a Q & A session and tour of our garden to show you examples of many systems and we can help you design your own!  Cultivate the City is an urban farming company based in Washington DC. We manage a network of sites including restaurant gardens, corporate and municipal green spaces, school gardens, a retail garden center and a rooftop farm at Nationals Park. Check out our various class offerings and if you don't see what you're looking for just send us a message at [email protected]. We can also conduct private classes as a part of a corporate retreat, birthday party or a regular Sunday!