The Water-Culture Method for Growing Plants without Soil (1950 Edition)

In the 1930s, the possibility of growing plants in a medium other than soil intrigued many persons, and extravagant claims were being made by many of the most ardent proponents of the commercial use of the water-culture method. Furthermore, amateur gardeners sought to make this method a new hobby.

Originally published in 1950, this book includes a discussion of general principles underlying the use of all methods for growing plants without soil, and gives detailed information for general application of the water-culture method to commercial as well as to amateur gardening.

Contents Covered:

• Foreword
• Nutriculture Is Not a New Method
• Principles and Application of Nutriculture
• Directions for the Water-Culture Method
  • The Type of Container
  • Nature of the Bed
  • Aeration of the Root System
  • Planting Procedures
  • Managing the Solutions
  • Selecting the Nutrient Solution
  • Preparing the Nutrient Solution
  • Nutrient Solutions for Use in Demonstrating Mineral Deficiencies in Plants