
Nutrient film technique
This soil-isolated system supplies nutrient solutions through water, with the possibility of reusing the resource several times through feedback.
The nutrient film technique, known as NFT (Nutrient Film Technique), is widely used in the world, mainly for the cultivation of leafy vegetables, although fruits such as sweet chili, tomato, cucumber, among others. This technique is a system isolated from the soil that adjusts to the cultivation of many plants, its growth is possible thanks to the supply of nutrient solutions through water, the water resource can be reused several times through a feedback system. This system could also be called a bare root plant culture, which is based on the continuous circulation of nutrient solution mixed with water, which passes through channels or PVC tubes, called culture channels. The nutrient solution is stored in a container or tank, in addition a pump will be responsible for circulating the nutrient liquid through the cultivation channel, generating correct oxygenation and an appropriate supply of nutrients and minerals for the development of the plants. , which translates into less energy expenditure in your metabolic processes.
$100 - $800
Estimated value:
Reduces and optimizes water consumption by recirculating it.
Expected environmental impact:
Urban
Sector:
70 - 90
Efficiency (%):
Electric
Energy used:
2,500 - 2,700
Precipitation (mm):
1, 2, 12 and 13
SDGs impacted:
Efficiency in water use
Main theme:
2,500 - 2,700
Precipitation:
Central
Region:
Low
Application difficulty:
1- https://www.kerwa.ucr.ac.cr/bitstream/handle/10669/86385/Sistemas%20de%20cultivo%20en%20agua%20en%20hidropon%C3%ADa.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y 2 - https://www.kerwa.ucr.ac.cr/bitstream/handle/10669/86391/T%C3%A9cnica%20lamina%20de%20nutrientes%20NFT.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y 3- https:// www.scielo.sa.cr/pdf/tem/v31n2/0379-3982-tem-31-02-147.pdf 4- https://repositoriotec.tec.ac.cr/bitstream/handle/2238/6581/manual -hydroponics-NFT.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
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