Grow box
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A hydroponics grow box is a device for growing any kind of plant in a self contained environment.[1] These automated growing systems are typically totally enclosed, and contain a built in light, intake and exhaust fan system for ventilation, hydroponics system for growing, and odor control system for removing strong smells and odors. Some advanced grow box units even include air conditioning to keep running temperatures down, as well as CO2 to boost the plant's growth rate. Grow boxes are generally used by indoor gardeners who do not have a patch of soil to grow in, or by dwellers of high-rise condos who lack a garden. They are also popular with year round gardeners who wish to grow plants out of season, and in the dead of winter. These hydroponic grow box systems are generally very easy to use, and allow the gardener to tweak all aspects of a plant's environment to perfection for optimal growth.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Birnbaum H, 2007. Homegrown Hydroponics: Growing Indoors with a Stealth Grow Box
[edit] External links
- Barak, P. 2002. Essential Elements for Plant Growth: Hydroponics.
- Hershey, D.R. 1994. Solution culture hydroponics: history and inexpensive equipment. American Biology Teacher 56:111-118.
- Jensen, M.H. 1997. Hydroponics. HortScience 32
- Hydroponics as a Hobby: Growing Plants Without Soil. University of Illinois Circular 844
- Utah State University Hydroponics
- Hydroponics at McMurdo Station Antarctica
- Antarctic Hydroponics
- Cornell University Commercial Hydroponic Lettuce, Spinach and Pak Choi Grower's Handbooks
- Hydroponics and Soilless Cultures on Artificial Substrates as an Alternative to Methyl Bromide Soil Fumigation
