A Practical Guide to Hydroponic Vegetable and Herb Production in South Africa

This book aims to guide the prospective hydroponic farmer through the basics of hydroponic farming. It provides the requirements for successful hydroponic production, such as water quality and environmentally sound practices (GAP), as well as guidelines in various important hydroponic production aspects such as climate control, irrigation, and pest manage­ment. Important non-­production aspects such as equipment and infrastructure maintenance, harvesting and processing, marketing and farm management are also included to provide a complete overview of the operation of the hydro­ponic farm.

The book can be of value to individuals with no hydroponic experience, but also contains more technical explanations and GAP guidelines which can be of value to the experienced hydroponic farmer.

“This book is an invaluable and highly recommended resource that covers everything you need to know to get started in hydroponic farming. It’s the most practical guide available that caters to the uniqueness of the South African climate, infrastructure and economic landscape.”
Dr Nic JJ Combrink – Former Senior Lecturer of ‘Hydroponic Plant Production’ at the University of Stellenbosch.