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Nevada Naturals,
LLC is a
hydroponic producer of lettuce, spinach, vegetables, edible flowers and
exotic
micro greens.
 Our produce is all grown hydroponically or aeroponically (tomatoes, peppers and huckleberries), and has no seasonal limitations. Our produce is fresher, safer and of higher quality than you can purchase in a local grocery store. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in water vs. soil. Hydroponics gives you a higher production yield, while using a compact amount of space. We expect that we can sell an estimated 2,500 lbs of produce per week when the greenhouse is at full capacity. Free seminars last Saturday of each month from 10 AM - Noon    |
Ancient
people such as the Babylonians
and
Aztecs used growing techniques where nutrients
were obtained from sources
other than soil. The greenhouse uses 70% less water than regular
"outdoor" farming
Click this link to read about: Hydroponics Versus Soil Q. What is hydroponics? A. Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil. The plants thrive on the nutrient solution alone. The medium merely acts as support for the plants and their root systems, and perhaps to hold moisture around the roots. The growing medium, if any, is totally inert. Q. What are the advantages of hydroponics versus soil grown plants? A. No soil means no weeds or soil borne pests and disease. Plants will maintain optimum nutrient and moisture levels in hydroponics systems, which has several benefits: healthier plants, faster growing plants and plants that will be more disease resistant as they are not stressed by drought. The root systems stay smaller on hydroponically grown plants, so the plant can concentrate it's growth energy on producing plant mass, rather that roots. This can result in up to 30% faster growth. This also allow the grower to have more plants per square foot of garden space. Hydroponically grown plants never get root bound, so they do not need repotting. Hydroponics produce has a longer shelf life than soil-grown produce. Hydroponics is clean, so it adapts easily to indoor culture, but may also be used outdoors and in greenhouses. Q. What types of plants can be grown hydroponically? A. Anything can be easily grown, but some plants prove to be more space efficient. Some plants we suggest are tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot chiles, lettuce, spinach, chard, squash, cucumbers, broccoli, beans, snow peas, herbs, flowers of all types and house plants. Q. Do you really get better yields in less time? A. Absolutely. The plants, receiving everything they need, tend to be healthier, faster growing and generally more productive. Q. What about taste? Will the flavor compare to produce from my outdoor, organic garden? A. You bet--perhaps even better! This is simply due to the fact that the hydroponically grown plants are getting everything they need, when they need it. Don't be fooled by "hot house" produce grown commercially. The growers' primary concern is shippability and storage, not flavor. When you grow you own vegetables at home, you can expect nothing less than excellent results. . |
 Soil versus Hydroponics Soil In soil, bacteria have to break down the dirt into the basic elements of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium as well as trace elements. Hydroponics Balanced plant food (the nutrient solution) is dissolved directly into water so the plant may receive perfect nutrition at all times. Soil Soil is not able to produce as much nutrient per area as the root system is able to take up. Hydroponics Hydroponics takes the desired amount of food directly to the root rather than making plant's roots look for it. Soil Soil loses its nutritional value and is difficult to measure in terms of pH and fertility. Hydroponics The pH and nutritional value of the water are easily measured and maintained, so plants always have enough to eat. Soil Only when you water your soil plants, the basic elements can dissolve into the water. Hydroponics In a hydroponic system, moisture is present for extended periods of time or for all the time. Soil Soil plays host to many nasty little creatures. Hydroponics Hydroponics growing mediums are inert and sterile making a very hygienic environment for the plant and owner. Soil Soil requires a lot more watering, has a higher occurrence of pests, plants grow slower, need more space and constant maintenance. Hydroponics Hydroponics increases plant growth and yield per area, decreases pests and diseases and the need to water plants. |