The interaction on the horticultural characteristics of economically important vegetables in simple nutrient addition production (SNAP) hydroponics and conventional production system
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The interaction on the horticultural characteristics of economically important vegetables in simple nutrient addition production (SNAP) hydroponics and conventional production system
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The study was conducted to evaluate the performance of different vegetables grown in SNAP hydroponics and conventional production system. SNAP hydroponics production system the simple nutrient addition program. In this system any container with cover can be used as long as it can contain approximately 2 liters of solution. The benefits that can be derived from growing crops under this system include higher yields in a small space, environmental protection; efficient recycling of water and nutrients, healthier plants and faster crop maturity. Among of the four vegetables grown sweet pepper and lettuce performed well under the SNAP hydroponics system. The plants were taller, produced more leaves, matured earlier and had higher yield compared to those grown under the conventional production system. Both the broccoli and tomato did not perform well in SNAP hydroponics and conventional production system. Broccoli was succumbed by the attack of pest (Helecoverpa armegera) while tomato was lodged due to strong winds.
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