Beginners Guide to Hydroponics: Soilless Gardening by James Sholto Douglas

Discover the principles of growing without soil

Good Condition - Ex-library hardback with protective covering and spine classification label. Covers are scuffed/spotted with rubbed edges and corners. Page edges are toned; a rear page has writing and paper-removal residue. Photographed text appears unmarked.

James Sholto Douglas introduces hydroponics through the basic question of what a plant needs when soil is taken out of the equation. This beginner's guide explains the importance of water, nutrients, light and root support, then considers how these requirements can be supplied through soilless methods of cultivation. Illustrations and practical discussion help readers understand the relationship between a growing system and the plants within it. The emphasis is on making the underlying ideas accessible, giving newcomers a starting point for exploring a distinctive branch of gardening. Reflecting the techniques and materials of its publication period, the book will interest home growers, horticultural readers and collectors seeking a classic introduction to the principles behind hydroponic plant production.