Aquaponic farming offers you great harvests of tasty, cheap vegetables as well as healthy fish all year round. But, I know you have questions about the best plants and fish to consider for your aquaponics system. Well, here are a few suggestions:
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Fish
As you can see by now, the fish you select for your aquaponic system play a major role in the success of your vegetables. This is why, you need to take good care of them and at the same time pay attention to what type of fish you choose. Basically all types of fish are suitable for an aquaponic system, but there are states in which different species of fish are not allowed to be grown inside the house. So, before populating your tank with fish, please make sure that you are allowed to grow the type of fish that you desire.
The species of fish which are recommended for an aquaponic system are Small mouth Bass, Crappie, Chinese Catfish, Tilapia, Koi, Large mouth and Bluegill. However this list is not an exhaustive one and according to the area and state in which you live, you can always try different types of fish. As long as you take good care of them and your fish are happy, your chances for success with your new aquaponic farm will be greatly increased.
Plants
Nowadays traditional farming is starting to lose ground in favor of the new ways of growing plants. Most people have directed their attention towards hydroponic farming which enables them to grow vegetables in their own house or their garage just using water and some specially designed pots. Yet, the drawback of hydroponic farming is the fact that you will need to use chemical substances to feed the plants and make them grow normally. This significantly affects the taste and the quality of your crops. With a aquaponics system this does not happen. As you have learned, aquaponics relies on the symbiosis between plants and fish. Because of this, you will rarely need to use any type of chemical substance, resulting in tastier and healthier crops.
I am sure that you are wondering what type of vegetables you are able to grow using an aquaponic system. Well, to be honest, almost any plant you can think of, excluding, those plants whose fruits grow inside the ground: Like potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, garlic and so on. (Depending on the depth of your grow bed and the depth of pot you use, you can try radishes, green onions, small carrots and the like). I think that some folks even use a barrel method for a grow bed to be able to grow the standard varieties of these tasty tubers and the like. Now, fruity vegetables like cucumbers, strawberries, tomatoes, squash, okra, peppers, melon; herbs like basil and oregano; different types of beans and peas as well as green leafy vegetables grow very well in this type of system. So you really do have a lot of choices that will work just fine.
Keeping It All Organic
What will amaze you even more is the great taste your veggies and legumes will have. You won’t believe that something so good can be grown at home. They have a far better taste than the veggies you buy from the market because they are all natural, organic and have no other chemical “improvements” to them. Your meals will be healthier and tastier! Also, I suggest that you use only organic seeds, so that you know that your crops are 100% organic. What can be better than that?
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