Can hydroponics help food insecurity in the North?

by SSMIC
November 21, 2022

Learn how to grow crops without soil

By Lori McDonald
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09 Nov, 2022

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, and an upcoming workshop will teach you everything you need to know about how to get started.
Commonly associated with the cannabis industry, hydroponic growing systems use less water, and often allows for faster growth and higher yields than traditional soil-based methods. When paired with greenhouses, hydroponics can extend the growing season in northern Ontario while allowing for decreased pesticide and fertilizer use with no weeding required

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