Aquaponics
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One pretty good source is YouTube: TheRealMartian. He has developed a good and "fairly" maintainable hydroponic system. Hydroponics is one heck of a balancing act and in his case, his location dictates his expense and maintenance on his operations. He lives in the Pacific NW. mountains.
If I had a tip (and I don't mean this disrespectfully) your location is in Zone 7, 8, or even 9. This means your growing season is 6 months to more than 8 months. A simple greenhouse can buy another two months plus a month's headstart on spring. So, my question would be, why would you ever go to the expense of a hydroponic system, the equipment, the maintenance, and the labor when God has provided a veritable garden of Eden where you are? Plus the fact that lakes, streams, and rivers are in utter abundance for fish.
Just in my opinion, you could probably invest in land - even if it's hard clay - and come out better with less initial expense and a better chance at successful harvest. Or even if you live on a small lot, you could invest in raised and container gardens for a super cheap outcome. Either way, I'm not trying to downplay hydroponics, but I know they are a great deal of maintenance and a pretty big expense for something in your location that you already have. In TheRealMartian, his location has a growing season of about maybe 3 months and only cold water springs. I can kind of see his point.
If I had a tip (and I don't mean this disrespectfully) your location is in Zone 7, 8, or even 9. This means your growing season is 6 months to more than 8 months. A simple greenhouse can buy another two months plus a month's headstart on spring. So, my question would be, why would you ever go to the expense of a hydroponic system, the equipment, the maintenance, and the labor when God has provided a veritable garden of Eden where you are? Plus the fact that lakes, streams, and rivers are in utter abundance for fish.
Just in my opinion, you could probably invest in land - even if it's hard clay - and come out better with less initial expense and a better chance at successful harvest. Or even if you live on a small lot, you could invest in raised and container gardens for a super cheap outcome. Either way, I'm not trying to downplay hydroponics, but I know they are a great deal of maintenance and a pretty big expense for something in your location that you already have. In TheRealMartian, his location has a growing season of about maybe 3 months and only cold water springs. I can kind of see his point.