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HYDROPONICS & AQUAPONICS:
Healthy Choices
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Shawn OdnealFounder, Root 66
Applying a background in microbiology and biotechnology to the art and science of aquaponic and hydroponic growing.
Future Kitchens!!
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The Trend• Double digit growth in home veggie gardens• Great supply – garden centers, supermarkets, farm markets
and more• Unique new varieties – specially bred for home gardens!• Great family activity
Patio Tomato!
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How Does Your Garden Grow?• In the ground?• In patio pots or containers?• Hydroponic?• Aquaponic?• Vertically?
Improvement in Indoor Environment• Psychological impacts • Reduced absenteeism • Improved productivity• Acoustic value
…Green the Indoor Space and Improve Building Performance
Corus Quay - Toronto
Philadelphia, Pa
Drexel University,Philadelphia, PN
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ROOT 66 INSTALLATION!
La Grange, IL. Plymouth Place Senior Living
LIVING WALLS AT PLYMOUTH PLACE
The key? It’s a science-based system with Balanced Nutrients!
First of it’s kind in Chicagoland! 7x50 foot Hydroponic Living WallsEnvironmentally sustainable – with no soil!Fully-automated irrigation300-gallon water reserve topped off by rain barrelsBlooms all spring and summer!
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ROOT 66 INSTALLATION!
Plymouth Place Senior Living. La Grange, IL
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HYDROPONICS
A method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. Flowering and Edible plants may be grown with their roots in the mineral nutrient solution or in an inert medium, such as expanded clay, gravel or other materials.
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PRIORITY #1Lighting for indoor gardens
TIP 1: Size and Space Tip 2: Spectrums TIP 3: Energy Cost TIP 4: Plant choices
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Nutrition is KEY!• Healthy plants produce healthy crops• Hydroponics starts with clear water – all nutrition is
added• Hydroponic plants grow quickly so feed is necessary• Micronutrients are CRITICAL!.You can do it… use nothing less than the GOLD STANDARD!!!
ROOT 66 CAN HELP!
Fertilization
TIP 1: Science & Nutrition TIP 2: Micronutrients TIP 3: Fish Type (*in
Aquaponics)
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How to water………
TIP 1: Flood and Drain TIP 2: Constant Flow Drip Lines or Bell Siphon TIP 3: Nutrient Film TIP 4: Deep Water Cult.
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Top Home Hydroponic CROPS
Tomatoes Lettuce Cilantro Basil Salad Greens Peppers Assorted Herbs
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AQUAPONICS 101
Aquaponics is a sustainable food production system that combines a traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as fish, lobster and even mussels in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment.
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Why Grow Aquaponic Gardens?
• You can save money.• It’s possible to grow year-round.• Plants are healthier in a controlled environment.• Fish live and reproduce happily• Homegrown vegetables & herbs taste better..And best of all…
It’s sustainable!
AQUAPONICS can be …….Pretty and Functional!!!
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Top Aquaponic CROPS
Lettuce Chives Herbs Watercress Arugula Pepper Tomato Peas Strawberry
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Top Aquaponic FISH
Tilapia Carp Goldfish Trout Catfish Koi Largemouth Bass
Easy to breed. Fast-growing. Adaptable.
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Don’t Forget Houseplants!
A NASA study concluded that common house plants improve air quality. Houseplants will remove up to 87% of air toxins in a room in less than 24 hours!
Houseplants are proven to reduce stress and increase attention!
Future Indoor Growing-Spaces!!!
Future Buildings!!!!
Gardening on the MOON!!!!!!
HYDROPONICS & AQUAPONICS:
Healthy Choices
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THANK YOU!Shawn Odneal
8863 Burlington AveBrookfield, IL 60513
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