From HYDRO4U@aol.comSun Aug 20 02:02:39 1995 Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 20:25:38 -0400 From: HYDRO4U@aol.com Reply to: hydro@Hawg.Stanford.EDU To: hydro@Hawg.Stanford.EDU Subject: Re: books on hydroponics In a message dated 95-08-19 11:02:44 EDT, you write: >Dear Members: > I have been on the list for several months and following the different >threads and now I have a couple of questions as it is time to plant my winter >tomatoes here in south Texas. > I have been using the formulations from a book that was printed 57 >years ago. Title of the book is "Soilless Growth of Plants" by Carleton >Ellis and Miller W. Swaney. Could someone on the list give me a listing >of new books that I may read? > I have been mixing my own solutions by using pure chemicals, but >I would like to know if there are any good mixs as sthe pure chemicals >are getting harder to get. > Any help along these lines would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ahead >of time for any help. > Otha Tripp > Brownsville, Texas > olt@tenet.edu BOOK LIST available from VIRGINIA HYDROPONICS, 368 Newtown Rd. #105, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Phone: (804) 766-1234 E-mail: HYDRO4U@aol.com HYDROPONIC TOMATOES HOWARD RESH, PhD Copyright 1993. Excellent descriptions of basic hydroponic systems. Although this book primarily discusses tomato growing, the principles discussed apply to the growth of just about any plant. $9.95 GARDENING INDOORS GEORGE VAN PATTEN Copyright 1991. Very comprehensive. Extensive descripition of plant lighting with thorough coverage of hydroponics including CO2 enrichment. This book is considered the Bible of growing under energy efficient, high intensity discharge (HID) lights. $14.95 HYDROPONIC HOME FOOD GARDENS HOWARD RESH, PhD Copyright 1990, this book emphasizes small-scale home hydroponic growing methods and their relationship to larger greenhouse systems. An excellent, up-to-date book by one of the most renowned authors. $12.95 HYDROPONICS FOR THE HOME GARDENER STEWART KENYON An outstanding book for the beginner and especially for herb growers. Includes a companion planting guide. SPECIAL (Regularly $12.95) Now Only $8.95 HYDROPONIC FOOD PRODUCTION HOWARD RESH, PhD This book is considered the Bible of Hydroponics for commercial growers. This book is extremely informative and detailed including nutrient formulas and detailed analysis of various hydroponic medias and methods. $39.95 HOME SOLAR GARDENING JOHN H. PIERCE This is a must read book if you are planning to install a greenhouse, solar room, or just modify an area to grow plants. Easy to read with many illustrations to make efficient use of light and heat energy. Shows many useful and simple ideas for efficient design. Emphasizes daytime heat absorbtion and storage and nighttime release. Includes extensive solar energy source list. $12.95 VIDEOS Volume I, INTRODUCTION TO HYDROPONICS - VIRGINIA HYDROPONICS Copyright 1994. The most comprehensive video introduction designed for the classroom. Includes animated illustrations and actual systems in operation. Covers nutrients, seed and cutting starts, a variety of hydroponic systems, and environmental needs, including CO2 and lighting. $39.95 Volume II, NUTRIENT FILM TECHNIQUE - VIRGINIA HYDROPONICS Copyright 1993. Excellent educational demonstration and how-to of NFT with animated illustrations. Includes NFT system plans. $29.95 From plantone@iquest.netTue Aug 22 01:23:30 1995 Date: Sun, 20 Aug 95 09:53 EST From: PlantOne CyberDrome Arena-Master Reply to: hydro@Hawg.Stanford.EDU To: hydro@Hawg.Stanford.EDU Subject: Re: books on hydropondics Otha, hope the following references help you out... Stan How to Make Your Own Fully Formulated Nutrients by: J.A. McCaskill ISBN: 2590-92343 19pp (a basic instruction booklet on making your own plant foods using raw salts. Step by Step info and examples.) Hydroponic Nutrients: Easy Ways to Make Your Own by: M. Edward Muckle, 3rd Ed. ISBN: 0-921981-33-3 156pp (highly recommended by growers, researchers, consultants and educators as the source of current info on plant nutrient formulation. Easy to read with a simple method of making your own plant food. Essential for every grower.) Plant Nutrient Facts by: J>A> McCaskill ISBN: 2590-92343-1 36pp (a really good booklet to introduce the novice to plant nutrition. Simple basic info to eliminate fertilizer confusion and explain the role of each plant nutrient.)