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PH above 7.6 will lockout most nutrients in water. Some plants will still do ok while others will suffer. The plants that i did in aquaponics at PH of 7.6 and did well were cucumber, melon, beans, snow peas, eggplant, lettuce, pumpkin, watercress and basil. My bell peppers and tomatoes didn't grow that much at all and whatever growth i got was very yellow. So depends on what your goals are. PH range of 6.6-6.9 is ideal for tomatoes and bell peppers in aquaponics. .
Aquaponic gardner for Six Months.
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Which micronutrients are need by plants?
The useful mineral nutrients for plants is NITRATES and PHOSPHATES.
What salts do plants absorb from soil?
Mineral salts. Principally nitrates and phosphates.
Why are fertilizers available with different amount of nitrates phosphates and potash?
Different plants have varying nutrient requirements, so fertilizers are formulated with different amounts of nitrates, phosphates, and potash to meet these needs. By having options with varying nutrient ratios, gardeners can select the best fertilizer for the specific plants they are growing, ensuring optimal growth and health.
Do bleach affect plant growth?
Yes. Bleach contains phosphates and nitrates. Even though phosphates are needed by the plants, access phosphates is not good for them. If you're gonna put bleach on the plants, don't expect them to grow. High concentrations of bleach weaken the plant tissue and cause death of the plant.
Will plants grow faster in soil or aquaponics?
It depends on the care and nutrients they are receiving, but if both are under similar conditions, aquaponics generally grow plants faster.
How do lakes become eutrophic?
Eutrophication Eutrophication is usually the result of fertilisers being washed into a body of water e.g. lake or river. 1) farmers add fertilisers (containing nitrates and Phosphates) to their crops to help them grow. 2)Heavy rain washes the fertilisers off and the nitrates and phosphates dissolve. 3) The nitrates and phosphates that aren't taken up by plants are washed into a stream or river. 4)The high concentrations of phosphates and nitrates encourage rapid plant and algae growth. 5) surface plants (in the body of water) block sunlight. so plants in the water can't photosynthesize and die (so no more oxygen is being made through photosynthesis.) 6) the decomposing bacteria that break down the dead plants thrive (because of all the dead plants) and use up more oxygen. 7) oxygen concentrations in the water decreases and animals (e.g. fish) die due to lack of oxygen.
What products can make plants grow better?
Nitrogen,Potassium,Phosphorus (sulphates, nitrates,phosphates as fertilizers plus humus and water in a clayey/alluvial soil.)
Are minerals essential to a plants growth?
Yes; the most important are: phosphates, nitrates and potassium As chloride. Micronutrients are: calcium, sulfur, iron, magnesium, selenium, sodium etc.
How can N be removed from wastewater treatment?
Nitrobacter play an essential role in aquaponics. Nitrosomonas bacteria first convert ammonia into nitrites. Nitrobacter convert the nitrites into nitrates, which are readily absorbed by the plants. Read more at the link below.
What did mr aquaver natividad uy introduce in the Philippines?
Mr. Aquaver Natividad Uy introduced aquaponics in the Philippines. Aquaponics is a sustainable farming method that combines aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (cultivating plants in water). It allows for the efficient use of resources and has gained popularity for its environmental benefits.
Fertilizers provide plants with?
Fertilizers typically add nitrates, phosphates and sulfates as well as salts of magnesium, potassium and calcium. They may also contain micronutrients of other metals.
Which group of chemicals are made with the minerals that plants absorb?
If you are referring to the minerals plants absorb from the soil, the simplest answer is proteins, from the nitrates. Others include nucleic acids, from phosphates.
