A Brief History on Hydroponics
Earlier forms of hydroponics are believed to have been practiced centuries ago in Amazon, China, Egypt and India, even as early as 600 BC in Babylon. You might be familiar with Babylon because of its hanging gardens, which is listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
In ancient America, the Aztec Indians grew plants on floating rafts on shallow waters where planting in soil is not possible.
Hydroponics - Start of Hydroponics
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Nutrient Solution
Separate Hydroponics Nutrient Solutions
SNAP Hydroponics A & B Solutions with Measuring cup |
Preparing and Mixing the SNAP Hydroponics Solution
Mixing the SNAP hydroponics concentrated nutrient solution with water is easy. The nutrient solution mix will be your vegetable's food while in the growing box until it's time for you to harvest. The mixed solution contains all of the nutrients needed by your plants to grow.
How to Setup SNAP Hydroponics
Setting up a SNAP* hydroponics system is easy. The cost of putting up your own hydroponics using the SNAP method is lesser compared to the commercial ones as most of the materials that you’re going to use are recycled.
To setup a SNAP hydroponics system, you only need to follow three steps:
To setup a SNAP hydroponics system, you only need to follow three steps:
- Grow the seedlings,
- Prepare the seedling plugs, and
- Transfer seedling plugs into the growing boxes.
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SNAP Hydroponics,
SNAP Hydroponics Setup
Setting Up SNAP Hydroponics - How to Set Up SNAP Hydroponics
Setting up your own SNAP Hydroponics system is easy without too much technical jargon involved. When you setup your own hydroponics using the SNAP (Simple Nutrient Addition Program) hydroponics method, make sure that you've gathered all your materials in one setting. Things you'll need include
- Seedling plugs
- Growing boxes
- SNAP Hydroponics Nutrient Solutions (SNAP A and B)
- 10 liters of water per growing box
Making the SNAP Hydroponics Growing Box
Growing box with holes for seedling plugs |
How to Make Your SNAP Hydroponics Growing Box
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Growing Boxes,
SNAP Hydroponics
Plants for SNAP Hydroponics
Most leafy vegetables can be grown using the SNAP hydroponics method. SNAP stands for Simple Nutrient Addition Program. SNAP Hydroponics has been developed by Dr. Primitivo Jose A. Santos and Dr. Eureka Teresa M. Ocampo from a project funded by the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), a branch of the Philippine Department of Agriculture.
Plants Suitable / Best for SNAP Hydroponics
Plants Suitable / Best for SNAP Hydroponics
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SNAP Hydroponics Plants
SNAP Hydroponics Growing Box Materials
Materials Needed for Making Your Own Growing Boxes |
Transplanting Seedlings to Seedling Plugs
Here is the procedure on how to transplant seedlings to individual seedling plugs (growing cups).
Materials Needed
Materials Needed
- Seedling plugs - Styrofoam cups with drainage slits and coco coir dust (See procedure on how to make seedling plugs)
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Seedling Plugs,
Seedlings,
SNAP Hydroponics
Preparing Seedling Plugs for SNAP Hydroponics Setup
Now that we're done with growing our own seedlings, we can now proceed to making the seedling plugs where our seedlings can continue to grow until they're ready for transfer into the growing boxes.
Materials Needed for Making the Seedling Plugs for Your SNAP Hydroponics Setup
Materials Needed for Making the Seedling Plugs for Your SNAP Hydroponics Setup
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Seedlings,
SNAP Hydroponics
Growing Your Seedlings for Your SNAP Hydroponics
Growing your own hydroponic vegetable plants from seeds can be rewarding. You get to see your seeds germinate and grow into seedlings. Well, I was excited when the lettuce seeds that I've sown started to germinate and slowly found there way on the surface of my growing medium. Anyhow, here's the procedure on how to grow your seedlings from seeds.
Starting SNAP Hydroponics by Growing your own Seedlings - Procedure
- The materials I've used for growing the seedlings can be found at SNAP Hydroponics Materials for Growing Your Own Seedlings.
Starting SNAP Hydroponics by Growing your own Seedlings - Procedure
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Seedlings,
SNAP Hydroponics
SNAP Hydroponics Materials for Growing Your Own Seedlings
The materials you need to set-up your own SNAP Hydroponics system are readily available in your home, usually, recycled materials. For some of the things needed, such as the polystyrene/styrofoam fruit boxes, you may need to ask or buy from a fruit vendor. And the rest, you can buy from your local school supply store.
Materials Needed for Establishing Your Own Seedlings
Materials Needed for Establishing Your Own Seedlings
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Seedlings,
SNAP Hydroponics
SNAP Hydroponics Nutrient Solution
The SNAP hydroponics nutrient solution is a complete nutrient product for plants grown hydroponically using the SNAP method. Since the nutrient solution is made locally (Philippines), it is much cheaper than imported hydroponic nutrient solutions.
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SNAP Hydroponics,
SNAP Solution
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