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Mar 112013
 
Heirloom Tomatoes

Sahib Aquaponics: What shall we grow today? Tomatoes – actually to be more precise – Heirloom Tomatoes Let me tell you that I am just crazy about eating tomatoes – I mean real good quality tomatoes that actually have taste and flavor. I cannot usually find these in most supermarkets and if I do, they Read More [...]

Aug 142012
 
What shall we grow today? Okra

Sahib Aquaponics : What shall we grow today? Okra – aka “Ladies Fingers”, “Kingombo”, “Gumbo” and “Bhindi” During the last two years or so, I have found that you can grow almost any vegetable and plants that you choose to in Aquaponics. You may need to adapt the grow beds and practice hybrid aquaponics as Read More [...]

May 192012
 
What shall we grow today? Hot Peppers

Sahib Aquaponics – What shall we grow today? Hot Peppers A question that I am often asked is “Other than the lettuces and leafy greens, what else can you grow in Aquaponics?” That is then followed by, “Is it profitable?” During the last two years or so, I have found that you can grow almost Read More [...]

May 132012
 
Sahib introduces Aquavermiponics Systems

  Sahib introduces an Aquavermiponics System Sahib introduces an AquaVermiponics system  in order to have a quality supply of ‘casting tea”, also known as “compost tea” always available for foliar spray for his Aquaponically grown plants and produce. So what is Aquavermiponics?       Aquavermiponics is the combination of Aquaculture, Hydroponics and Vermicomposting. How Vermicomposting is Read More [...]

Feb 092012
 
Sahib replaces NFT’s in Phase I with Vertical Shallow Water Culture (SWC)

Aquaponics News – Update Sahib replaces NFT’s in Phase I with Vertical Shallow Water Culture (SWC) In the original design of Phase I at Sahib Aquaponics Research Farm, Sahib introduced NFT’s made of 3 inch PVC pipe. They were three 48ft long NFT’s mounted over the deep water culture (DWC), grow bed. They were installed Read More [...]

Feb 072012
 
Sahib Aquaponics Free Farm Tour Feb 2012

Sahib Aquaponics Farm Tour Feb 2012 The February Free Farm Tour was the first opportunity for Central Florida members of IDEAS For Us to come and discover the wonderful world of Aquaponics. We certainly had a full house. We had over 60 visitors, 50 of them via IDEAS For Us. We had to arrange 4 Read More [...]

Jan 242012
 
Aquaponics Training Programs Offered For IDEAS For Us Members by Sahib Aquaponics

Breaking News Aquaponics Training Programs Offered For IDEAS For Us Members by Sahib Aquaponics In January 2012, IDEAS For Us partnered with a local urban Aquaponics company — Sahib Aquaponics — to provide educational tours and professional training programs for students and community members. Aquaponics is the joint cultivation of fish and plants in a Read More [...]

Jan 212012
 
Aquaponics Hybrid Urban Growing Systems introduced by Sahib Aquaponics

Aquaponics News Aquaponics Hybrid Urban Growing Systems introduced by Sahib Aquaponics Sahib Aquaponics held their inaugural Aquaponics training workshops by Aquaponics Urban Gurus on December 10th, 2011. The Aquaponics Workshops were very well received by all who participated and hopefully the world will have another few people who will build Aquaponics systems themselves, enjoy this way Read More [...]

Jan 192012
 
Sahib Aquaponics Free Farm Tour : Jan 2012

Sahib Aquaponics Farm Tour Jan 2012 Happy New Year!   We had 18 visitors on the first Free Farm tour last Saturday, one group from 9.00am and the other from 10.30am. Everyone who attended left with a big smile on their face and made comments that they would now seriously consider starting their own Aquaponics Read More [...]

Relaxing with Koi & Goldfish_ Sahib Aquaponics 1_15_12-Medium.m4v

 

Relaxing by feeding my Koi & Goldfish at my home. They know me and come up asking for food when I come by. Total stress relief. I feed them not only with fish food but also home leftovers like rice and lentils. They repay me back with peaceful moments and lots of rich "gold" waste Read More [...]