Attached below is a video and some images of a 2 Tier NFT Hydroponics System that I built on an old, unused garden cart in the back of my science classroom.
- Currently, I am growing Red Bell Peppers in the system using no pesticides or soil - only nutrient enriched water and a pump.
- Hydroponics systems are a great way to engage students in learning about the environment and topics like nutrient cycling and commercial farming.
- Approximate costs to build this system were $250 with projected costs of $50 for annual maintenance and it was all fundraised through reaching out to local businesses.
If you are interested in having a hydroponics system in your school, we at McNair would love to build one for you and help you fundraise to cover the costs. Please reach out to me via the contact page if you are interested or just have any questions.
- Currently, I am growing Red Bell Peppers in the system using no pesticides or soil - only nutrient enriched water and a pump.
- Hydroponics systems are a great way to engage students in learning about the environment and topics like nutrient cycling and commercial farming.
- Approximate costs to build this system were $250 with projected costs of $50 for annual maintenance and it was all fundraised through reaching out to local businesses.
If you are interested in having a hydroponics system in your school, we at McNair would love to build one for you and help you fundraise to cover the costs. Please reach out to me via the contact page if you are interested or just have any questions.