The 'best' way is for you to decide, but many commercial lettuce growers choose to use NFT systems for a variety of reasons. A few of these are as follows: NFT is less labor intensive than some other kinds of systems, as there is less grow media to deal with (that also makes it less expensive to product lettuce,) The systems are easy to clean, and finally, the style of NFT growing is well suited to the quick growth and frequent harvesting of lettuce.

We find most Paphs will grow just fine at temperatures and humidity levels with which we ourselves are comfortable. Ideally, Paphs probably would like maximum temperatures not above the 85F range, but can tolerate much higher temperatures with minimal stress especially with additionally misting and/or humidity. See similar questions...

Cam anyone recomend a type of tomato for hydroponic growing? Also, does anyone know what type of pepper is used in a chili rejeno? Thanks Mike I'm looking for a company to assist our family farms in a complete hydroponics conversion. Not just an equipment supplier, but a company that can plan, build, install, train, etc. The whole nine yards. There is a hydroponic company in Hawaii that will be partners with you and give you all the money and help you need. See similar questions...

If you are interested in experimenting with one or more of the most likely candidate bioenergy species in your area, you can start by gaining some working knowledge of growth characteristics and management responses under local conditions - this will be useful if a later opportunity for commercial production and sale of biomass occurs in your area. See similar questions...

The simple answer: One of the most available orchids of the mass market is also the best for the home - the Phalaenopsis or moth orchid. Many homes have insufficient light levels for the re flowering of most orchids. However, there are a few orchids that will grow in lower light and will reflower under home light conditions. Home-light means light provided by a slightly shaded south window, or an east or west window. See similar questions...

My best friend was Beth McKeever. I based the character of Kristy on her. We're still very good friends. See similar questions...

It depends. Different mediums work better for different growing systems and different plant types. There are many factors to consider such as water and nutrient retention capabilities, what kind of growing system you will be using, and whether or not you wish to reuse the media for subsequent harvests. I'll go over a few of the most common choices here. Perlite & Vermiculite are good mediums that are often used together. They provide excellent aeration and water retention. See similar questions...

There is no clear cut answer to this question. Different mediums work better for different situations and different crops. You can chose to use Rockwool by Grodan, it holds a tremendous amount of water and offers a buffer against drying in the case of electrical outages or pump failures. Rockwool will maintain a 60/40 water to air ratio even when completely saturated, which makes for extremely healthy root growth. See similar questions...

This has to be the most common question, but the answer is pretty simple… preference. The easiest, most foolproof TEK for the beginner is the Standard PF TEK located here which is imaged from PF’s Guide. Here is another, more pictorial version. Once you have understanding of the basics, then it may be wise to move on to Bulk Substrate cultivation. See similar questions...

It might be shocking to learn that the best shoe is no shoe at all, but it's the truth — barefoot is best. However, when it comes time for your child to wear shoes, the "type" that's best depends on what stage of development your child is in. Infants need a flexible shoe. Toddlers need a shoe that allows for natural movement. Kids need a shoe that offers comfort and durability. See similar questions...

Rejection happens when you place a foreign object in your body (i.e. body jewellery) and your body, for one reason or another, considers that foreign object a threat to your health and safety. In order to protect itself, your body slowly fights the object by pushing it and healing the skin behind it to eventually force the object completely out through the skin. The process of the movement that slowly brings your body jewellery closer and closer to the skin's surface is migration. See similar questions...

October is a good time to start herbs. For more information on starting your herb garden read "Herbs in the Florida Garden" in the Master Gardener Notebook. This can be accessed on the University of Florida Extension website, http://volusia.org/extension_service. For information on specific herbs, check the library for herb-growing books and/or call the Seaside Herb Society for advice and meeting information. See similar questions...

Fresh and frozen salad items and vegetables, particularly lettuce may have insects attached. This is as a result of the reduced amount of pesticides being used in their production. Some insects can be easily washed off, however, greenfly can be more difficult to remove. Although it is unpleasant to find insects in these products, it would not be considered to be a risk to public health. See similar questions...

Answer: Have you noticed that iceberg lettuce is back? Everyone loves its cool, crunchy crispness. Even though darker greens typically have more nutrition, iceberg is a great carrier for nutrition-packed vegetables like tomatoes, green peppers, and carrots. Look for heads of lettuce that have crisp leaves without brown or mushy spots, or bags of fresh-cut lettuce that feel cold to the touch and look fresh and crisp. Fresh-cut lettuce blends offer convenience with the same nutritional value. See similar questions...

Metal halide lights produce a strong output of the blue spectrum, which will result in strong plant growth. It is the best type of light to be used as a primary light source (if little or no natural sunlight is available). See similar questions...

Coring LettuceTo quickly remove the core from a head of iceberg lettuce, bang the bottom on a countertop. Then turn it over and twist the core, which should come out easily. See similar questions...

You can pick lettuce at any stage you want. The best way to prolong your crop is to gently pick off the outer leaves from the plants as you need them, and leave the main plant to keep growing. If you know you are going to need to use a whole head of lettuce now or over a few days you can take a sharp knife and cut the head right off at the soil level. See similar questions...

The original owners, George and Gladys Redamak, felt that because of the way the burgers were prepared (pan fried) and then wrapped in wax paper, lettuce and tomatoes wouldn't be complimentary. Since taking over the business in 1975, the Maroney family has kept with this tradition. For more information on our menu, click here. See similar questions...