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Green Acre Aquaponics
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This is a group for those that want to stay connected with Green Acre Aquaponics. At Green Acre, we are focused on optimizing commercial growing with the newest techniques and technologies for integrated system growing. Recognizing the value of integrating media bed growing into raft (DWC) technology, this hybrid aquaponics design optimizes nutrient density by allowing the additional metabolization of valuable solids typically removed from DWC systems. Why remove the most valuable element in an aquaponic system when it can be utilized to produce better and more abundant growth?
Website: http://www.greenacreaquaponics.com
Location: Brooksville, FL
Members: 225
Latest Activity: Jan 30, 2018
Discussion Forum
Green Acre Update!
Started by Gina Cavaliero. Last reply by Aquaponik Berater Sep 5, 2013. 1 Reply 1 Like
Hi there! We have been so, sooo busy here at the farm that there is little time to check in here or update about what we've been doing and what has been going on and there has been lots! Our latest…Continue
Tags: commercial, Acre, Green, aquaponics
Biosecurity in Aquaponic Systems
Started by Gina Cavaliero. Last reply by Peter B. Fogg Feb 23, 2013. 15 Replies 2 Likes
In light of the recent conversation surrounding worms in an aquaponic system and the potential of the introduction of contaminants, I had a discussion with Jim Rakocy about it. After having visited…Continue
Tags: biosecuity, e.coli, safety, food
What Criteria Must be Met to be Aquaponically Grown?
Started by Gina Cavaliero. Last reply by Linda Sunshine Haynie Mar 24, 2012. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Is any product that is grown with fish effluent water qualified to be considered aquaponically grown? For instance, a plant in a pot filled with peat and vermicompost or other media and placed in a…Continue
Tags: standards, certification, aqauponic
Farmers Market Tips and Tricks!
Started by Gina Cavaliero. Last reply by Chris Schup Dec 7, 2011. 19 Replies 2 Likes
Part of being a community connected small farm is having a thriving Farmers Market presence. After a lot of trial and error and also getting some great tips from Ann Forsthoefel's presentation at…Continue
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Comment by TCLynx on January 24, 2012 at 6:25pm
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The rosell is a hibiscus relative that the calix of the flowers are red and fleshy and have a sour taste that make a good tea or jam.
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Comment by Dave Lindstedt on January 24, 2012 at 6:24pm
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Also what is "rosell"? I am trying to gow some lemon grass and ginger root. I also have some "dragon fruit" (I bought) growing in dirt. I am thinking I may try moving them into growing in media.
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I've read that in FL if you plant papaya in a pot in Sept and bring it in during cold spells that you can plant it out in spring and get fruit by Nov.
The Papaya I had in the system actually took a couple years before it fruited well and then if froze back last yer and didn't come back.
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Comment by Dave & Yvonne Story on January 24, 2012 at 6:24pm
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Banana trees are hearty.. take the Tucson heat with a little stress and take the cold but don't let them freeze
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the papaya fruit you see is on a 7 month old tree.
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Dave, how long has it taken you to get your papaya to begin to produce fruit, from the time you panted the seed? What about your date palms? What do you do, just buy some dates and plant them??
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Comment by Rob Torcellini on January 24, 2012 at 6:17pm
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I'm hoping to get a banana tree for my dome when it's up and running. It will be quite the site seeing a banana tree growing in the middle of winter here!
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good question
some of mine like the ground moist or they start to turn brown
some of mine like the ground to be wet then dry like sand
they must be all females.... Oh you can not tell if male or female for a couple of years.. be patient.. love my papaya.. but need the shade and strength of the medijool date palm.
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will date palms grow in Central Florida? I would be willing to try it.
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another favorite of mine is the date palm,,
I have 30 in a grow bed, but over 200 in containers. I have planned a greening of the desert project .. I have lots of different trees growing in my beds from seeds.
Pineapples do not do well in my beds. Sunflowers was another great item last summer. just passing it on. OH.. I gave 3 banana pups to aquaponic grower for his bed.
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