Growing Lettuce in Small Hydroponic Systems

Germán Sandoya , Jonael Bosques, Francisco Rivera Meléndez, and

Release Date: 9/26/2021

Reviewed At: 6/4/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-hs1422-2021

Agriculture

Abstract

This publication presents an overview of the use of different small hydroponic systems that could be implemented by home gardeners for lettuce. Recommendations on lighting, media, and other key aspects are also presented in this publication.

About this Publication

This document is HS1422, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2021. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Sandoya, G. V., Bosques, J., Rivera, F., & Campoverde, E. V. (2021). Growing Lettuce in Small Hydroponic Systems. EDIS, 2021(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs1422-2021

Authors

Germán Sandoya

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

associate professor, plant breeding, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center, Belle Glade, FL

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Jonael Bosques

County agent

University of Florida

county Extension director and Extension agent III, M.S., agriculture and community resources, UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, Wauchula FL

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Francisco Rivera Meléndez

external

University of Florida

former Extension agent I, M.S., small farms, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, Seffner , FL

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E. Vanessa Vassilaros

former Extension agent III, M.S., commercial agriculture/ornamentals, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, Homestead, FL

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