Re: books on hydroponics

To: hydro@Hawg.Stanford.EDU
Subject: Re: books on hydroponics
From: HYDRO4U@aol.com
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 1995 20:25:38 -0400
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