Outline What Is Hydroponics? History Key Features Benefits Easier Than Growing In Soil Crop Nutrient Density Flavor Increase Sugar Content Increase Vitamin C Faster Growth High Yielding Sustainability No Runoff Reduced Fertilizer Use Water Conservation Grow Anywhere Clean Produce No Dirt No Pesticides Fun! Hydroponic Systems Soil vs. Soilless Growing Drain-To-Waste vs. Recirculating Irrigation Technology Deep Water Culture & Floating Rafts Nutrient Film Technology Aeroponics & Vertical Towers Dutch Buckets & Top Drip Irrigation Flood & Drain Systems For Specific Locations Kitchen Counter Closet Basement Outdoors Greenhouse Outer Space! Fertilizer & Plant Nutrition Conventional Fertilizer Organic Fertilizer Measuring Fertilizer Concentration Crop Selection Herbs Recommended Varieties Recommended Environment Recommended Fertilizers Recommended Systems Lettuce & Leafy Greens Recommended Varieties Recommended Environment Recommended Fertilizers Recommended Systems Peppers Recommended Varieties Recommended Environment Recommended Fertilizers Recommended Systems Tomatoes Recommended Varieties Recommended Environment Recommended Fertilizers Recommended Systems Cucumbers Recommended Varieties Recommended Environment Recommended Fertilizers Recommended Systems Strawberries Recommended Varieties Recommended Environment Recommended Fertilizers Recommended Systems Starting Seedlings For Hydroponic Systems Equipment General Water Pumps Air Pumps Trays Pots Fans Trellising Grow Tents Greenhouses Lights High Pressure Sodium Metal Halide Fluorescent LEDs Meters E.C./PPM pH Lux/PAR Common Problems Other DIY Systems Hydroponic Rafts Flood & Drain Top Drip Irrigation Aeroponics Aquaponics.