IHT-504

Commercial Hydroponics Duration: 3 days

This 3 days’ course is meant for persons seeking more precise knowledge about
hydroponic crop production as compared to module -1. The persons with some
general horticultural knowledge will find this module very interesting as most of
the hydroponics are covered in this well-rounded course from growing, harvesting
and greenhouse structure and climate control.
Contents
1. How to Start Hydroponics
• What is Hydroponic
• History of Hydroponics
• Hydroponic Vs Soil
• Advantages of Hydroponic
• What can be grown in Hydroponics
• Planting of seeds and germination characteristics
• Possibilities of growing varieties
• Day to Day maintenance of a Hydroponic greenhouse
• Supplies & Tools required in Hydroponic growing

2. Growing Media
• Growing media
• Channel width and length
• Types of media
• Vermiculite, sand, perlite, expanded plastics, expanded clay
• Transplanting into a hydroponic system.

3. Hydroponic Plant Nutrient Solutions

• Common Nutrient Ranges in Hydroponic Nutrient Solutions
• The role of pH in plant growth
• The role of EC in Plant Growth
• Temperature
• Water Quality
• Light

4. Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)

• Elements of Hydroponic Systems
 Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)
 Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) – Water Delivery System
 Cooling, Heating and Aeration
 Screen or Disk Filters
 Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) – Fertilizer Delivery System
 Nutrient Film Technique - Media Options

5. Hydroponic Vegetable Production- Lettuce

6. Introduction - Greenhouse Structures & Climate Control