Starting a Home Hydroponic Garden (SPUR)
OSHR 3185S
Hydroponics is the technique of growing plants using a water-based nutrient solution rather than soil. Hydroponic production systems are used by small farmers, hobbyists, and commercial enterprises and can be created at home. Learn the fundamentals and practical knowledge needed for starting a home hydroponic garden.
In addition to 2 hours of class presentation, this course also includes a workshop component where participants will go home with a starter kit.
All materials are included in the course fee.
Dr. Jake Holley and Dan Goldhamer are experts on hydroponic plant production within greenhouses and vertical farms. Dr. Holley has been working in greenhouses for over a decade with a masters from UC Davis in Greenhouse Floriculture and a PhD from Cornell University in Greenhouse Vegetable Production. He also has experience working for several greenhouse technology startup companies. Dan Goldhamer has been working as part of CSU's extension and outreach and has years of greenhouse experience. Dan specializes in education and outreach to help local businesses and community members succeed in urban agriculture.
In addition to 2 hours of class presentation, this course also includes a workshop component where participants will go home with a starter kit.
All materials are included in the course fee.
Dr. Jake Holley and Dan Goldhamer are experts on hydroponic plant production within greenhouses and vertical farms. Dr. Holley has been working in greenhouses for over a decade with a masters from UC Davis in Greenhouse Floriculture and a PhD from Cornell University in Greenhouse Vegetable Production. He also has experience working for several greenhouse technology startup companies. Dan Goldhamer has been working as part of CSU's extension and outreach and has years of greenhouse experience. Dan specializes in education and outreach to help local businesses and community members succeed in urban agriculture.
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