ĭespite inert media, roots can cause changes of the rhizosphere pH and root exudates can affect rhizosphere biology and physiological balance of the nutrient solution by secondary metabolites. Terrestrial or aquatic plants may grow with their roots exposed to the nutritious liquid or in addition, the roots may be mechanically supported by an inert medium such as perlite, gravel, or other substrates. Hydroponics is a type of horticulture and a subset of hydroculture which involves growing plants, usually crops or medicinal plants, without soil, by using water-based mineral nutrient solutions. Ray Wheeler checking hydroponic onions (center), Bibb lettuces (left), and radishes (right) The EMT Food Truck will be on-site for attendees to purchase lunch and snacks. The Kona Ice truck will be on-site with one free Kona ice cup for each attendee compliments of Purdue Extension and Purdue Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.NASA researcher Dr. Purdue students can register for free by requesting a discount code from Lori Jolly-Brown ( Register to attend here. The Purdue Student Farm is located at 1491 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette. Choosing fertilizer injectors for drip irrigation for small plots Silage tarps and their potential uses on small farms Raised garden beds for vegetable production Black soldier fly composting and two-spotted spider mites on cucumbers Biorational pesticide efficacy for controlling caterpillars and flea beetles in crucifer crop production Predator-prey dynamics in high tunnel crop production Growing grains on the small farm – dry edible bean variety trial High tunnel pepper production and variety selection The Small Farm Education Field Day, presented by the Purdue Student Farm and the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, will be Thursday, July 27, from 9 a.m. – Visit the Purdue Student Farm and connect with other small farmers to learn about topics like drip irrigation, organic pesticide options, high tunnel production, raised garden beds and postharvest food safety.
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