Design of a vertical hydroponic cultivator for domestic use
In recent years hydroponics has been a technique that has proven to be efficient for the production of vegetables and legumes. The present work intends to detail the construction of a vertical hydroponic cultivator for domestic spaces using lettuce seeds. This aims to benefit people who want to make...
| Autores Principales: | González, Daniel, Caballero, Yirene, Aguilar, Orlando |
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| Formato: | Artículo |
| Idioma: | Español |
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Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
2020
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https://revistas.utp.ac.pa/index.php/ric/article/view/2609 https://ridda2.utp.ac.pa/handle/123456789/12171 |
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In recent years hydroponics has been a technique that has proven to be efficient for the production of vegetables and legumes. The present work intends to detail the construction of a vertical hydroponic cultivator for domestic spaces using lettuce seeds. This aims to benefit people who want to make their own lettuce garden at home and who do not have land to do so. The equipment will be built with PVC pipes, hoses, drip irrigation sprinklers, water and air pumps for fish tanks, which allow the water to oxygenate, timers and LED lights, to compensate for the function of sunlight. The seeds will germinate and grow in the cultivator thanks to substrates that will provide the nutrients, maintaining a correct circulation of the water so that the substrate remains moist. The aim is to have a low-cost production of lettuce, which is continuous and abundant throughout the year compared to the traditional process of cultivation, rich in nutrients, free of pesticides, easy and quick access for all public. |
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