All Discussions Tagged 'cold' - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T11:24:14Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=cold&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAP with Kokanee salmon in Colorado Mountainstag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-05-03:4778851:Topic:6293932016-05-03T02:03:03.969ZBernie Diesenhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BernieDiesen
<p>This topic really intrigues me ads I live at 8,500ft where temps hardly ever exceed 80 degrees. I have more of a problem keeping growing beds above 60 degrees for optimal plant growth and bacteria healthy.</p>
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<p>I would like to team up with fellow AP enthusiasts in Colorado to learn what these critters need for food and water temps. </p>
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<p>I read some blogs that were over 4 years old and do not know how valid they are now.</p>
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<p>Come join…</p>
<p>This topic really intrigues me ads I live at 8,500ft where temps hardly ever exceed 80 degrees. I have more of a problem keeping growing beds above 60 degrees for optimal plant growth and bacteria healthy.</p>
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<p>I would like to team up with fellow AP enthusiasts in Colorado to learn what these critters need for food and water temps. </p>
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<p>I read some blogs that were over 4 years old and do not know how valid they are now.</p>
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<p>Come join me!</p>
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<p>Bernie</p> High humidity cold weather spinach growingtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-09-08:4778851:Topic:5775782014-09-08T16:12:33.013ZJeremiah Robinsonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeremiahRobinson
<p>I live in USDA Zone 5a, which means we see -25 degF in winter. That means my greenhouse can drop down to about zero. There's no way I'm ever going to keep it from freezing. On a sunny day, my greenhouse hits 70.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">I'd like to grow (not just keep alive) spinach in winter. The best way to conserve heat in the plant zone seems to be to trap humidity with a plastic low tunnel. </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Doing this, moisture expelled from the…</span></p>
<p>I live in USDA Zone 5a, which means we see -25 degF in winter. That means my greenhouse can drop down to about zero. There's no way I'm ever going to keep it from freezing. On a sunny day, my greenhouse hits 70.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">I'd like to grow (not just keep alive) spinach in winter. The best way to conserve heat in the plant zone seems to be to trap humidity with a plastic low tunnel. </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Doing this, moisture expelled from the grow beds and will then condense on the cold surfaces of the low tunnel, plant leaves, etc... and release heat.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">The question I have is what the effects of 100% RH will be on my plants. I know that when they attempt to transpire and fail, they take moisture into their cells which can cause fungal problems. I would think that this is a less serious problem at low temperatures, though I'm not 100% sure. Are there other problems what would result from 100% RH at low temperatures?</span></p>
<p><font size="2">I can ventilate the low tunnels during the day when growth will happen. But at night I'd like to trap humidity so ventilation is counter-productive. I've thought of putting my aerator under the low tunnel, which will cause a small amount of </font>ventilation<font size="2"> and some heating, helping a little bit.</font></p>
<p><font size="2">The roots will largely be kept warm, because they're flooded with 50 degF water on the regular.</font></p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Picture is from the Agribon low tunnels from last year. This year will be plastic and air sealed.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2656378368?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2656378368?profile=original" width="640" class="align-full"/></a></p> Any profitable aquaponics biz's in cold climates?tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-09:4778851:Topic:5228022013-10-09T14:52:55.667ZJonnyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Eric585
<p>Hello, I have an opportunity to work with a group in the northeast that may launch an aquaponics business as part of a job development project in a depressed community. However, at the moment they're leaning towards hydroponics. I've been told that if I can come up with some examples of profitable aquaponics businesses in cold climates that I may be able to sway their decision.</p>
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<p>Can anyone refer me to any profitable businesses (not backyard home systems) that are in climates…</p>
<p>Hello, I have an opportunity to work with a group in the northeast that may launch an aquaponics business as part of a job development project in a depressed community. However, at the moment they're leaning towards hydroponics. I've been told that if I can come up with some examples of profitable aquaponics businesses in cold climates that I may be able to sway their decision.</p>
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<p>Can anyone refer me to any profitable businesses (not backyard home systems) that are in climates that do get below freezing for notable periods of time.</p>
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<p>Any help is appreciated,</p>
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<p>Jonny</p> Orthodon microlepidotus Sacramento Blackfishtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-18:4778851:Topic:2512982011-11-18T01:37:57.131ZMatt Sandovalhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MattSandoval
<p>Hello All !</p>
<p>I am in Northern California and am wondering if anyone has any experience with the Sacramento Blackfish in an AP system? Thanks!</p>
<p>Hello All !</p>
<p>I am in Northern California and am wondering if anyone has any experience with the Sacramento Blackfish in an AP system? Thanks!</p>