Training6 min read
Training in hydroponics in Tunisia: what you need to know
Why and how to train in hydroponics in Tunisia: theory, practice in real greenhouses, certification, and what a good training course should cover.
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Understanding hydroponics.
Understanding hydroponics: crops, greenhouses, training and consulting. Clear pointers to frame your project.
Greenhouses7 min readNFT, DWC or substrate: which hydroponic system should you choose?
A comparison of the main hydroponic systems — NFT, DWC and substrate growing — to understand which one suits which crop.
Greenhouses6 min readSolar hydroponics: producing with the energy of the sun
Powering an NFT system with solar energy reduces electricity costs and increases self-sufficiency. The principle and benefits of solar hydroponics.
Crops6 min readWhich crops are the most profitable in hydroponics?
Basil, herbs, salad greens: which crops deliver the best yield and the best profitability in NFT hydroponics, and why.
Training7 min readThe nutrient solution in hydroponics: pH, EC and balancing
The nutrient solution is the heart of hydroponics. The role of pH, EC (conductivity) and nutrients, and how to balance it day to day.
Training7 min read7 mistakes to avoid when starting out in hydroponics
Badly balanced nutrient solution, wrong crop, neglected maintenance: the common beginner mistakes in hydroponics and how to avoid them.
Greenhouses6 min readHydroponics and water savings: why it is decisive in Tunisia
Closed-circuit hydroponics uses far less water than conventional farming. How this saving works and why it matters in Tunisia.
- Greenhouses7 min read
The price of a hydroponic greenhouse in Tunisia: how much does it cost?
The price of a turnkey hydroponic greenhouse in Tunisia, what the price includes, and how the AIPIA subsidy reduces the investment by up to −55%.
Consulting8 min readHow to start a hydroponics project in Tunisia: the guide
Land, budget, crop, AIPIA subsidy, training: the concrete steps to launch a hydroponic greenhouse project in Tunisia without getting it wrong.
Greenhouses9 min readThe profitability of a hydroponic greenhouse in Tunisia: the full calculation
Revenue, running costs, net profit, return on investment: how the profitability of a basil greenhouse is calculated, with real costed examples.
Consulting8 min readAIPIA subsidy: funding your hydroponic greenhouse in Tunisia
The AIPIA can subsidise an innovative farming project by up to −55%. What the grant covers, the conditions, and how to put together the application for a greenhouse.
- Greenhouses8 min read
The NFT system explained simply (with a diagram)
NFT (Nutrient Film Technique): a thin film of nutrient solution flows through inclined channels where the plants grow. Principle, benefits and management.
Greenhouses8 min readHydroponics vs traditional farming: the complete comparison
Yield, water use, surface area, consistency, cost: an honest and detailed comparison between hydroponic growing and open-ground farming.
Greenhouses9 min readWhat is hydroponics? The complete guide to understanding it
Hydroponics means growing without soil, with the roots fed by a solution of water and nutrients. Principle, methods, benefits and relevance in Tunisia.