From steved@ncatfyv.uark.eduWed Feb 15 22:11:12 1995 Date: Wed, 15 Feb 1995 16:19:55 -0600 (CST) From: Steve Diver Reply to: hydro@Hawg.Stanford.EDU To: hydro@Hawg.Stanford.EDU Subject: Re: hydroponics for health Jim, I read your posting with interest, but I did not see a return Internet address to contact you for more information. Could you please post the address and phone number of Harvest Spring, Inc. in Ontario. As a matter of interest on this topic, I can relay a method used in commercial production in at least one greenhouse in California. It is an organic sprout operation, using certified organic seeds as the main distinguishing factor between non-organic sprout production. Basically, it goes like this: Root-zone heating cables are laid on top of polystyrene which rests on the soil surface. Polyethylene is laid over the top of the hydronic tubing. A thin layer--1 to 2 inches--of compost is laid on top of the black plastic. Soaked seeds are spread thickly on top of the compost. Something like moistened cheese cloth is laid on top of the seeds until they just germinate and then removed. Sprouts raised include buckwheat, sunflowers, and wheat grass. LOTS of wheat grass, BTW. If you think about it, the shallow bed on top of plastic is very cheap and low-tech. This method is also very similar to how some ground covers are raised and sold by the flat. Turfgrass is also being raised via this method. As described above, this is a soilless culture method. You could also adopt it to either liquid or aggregate hydroponics. Steve Diver Fayetteville, AR steved@ncatfyv.uark.edu > I read the messages on the hydroponic area with interest. I am from > Ontario Canada and have purchased a small hydroponic growth chamber for my > home. My unit comes from Harvest Spring Inc in Lambeth Ontario. > Hydroponically grown Barley grass is grown in the chamber. > If you are interested in more information please contact me directly via > the above internet address > > Best regards > Jim From morrisji@gov.on.caWed Feb 15 22:15:52 1995 Date: Wed, 15 Feb 1995 15:02:04 -0500 (EST) From: Jim Morris Reply to: hydro@Hawg.Stanford.EDU To: hydro@Hawg.Stanford.EDU Subject: hydroponics for health I read the messages on the hydroponic area with interest. I am from Ontario Canada and have purchased a small hydroponic growth chamber for my home. My unit comes from Harvest Spring Inc in Lambeth Ontario. Hydroponically grown Barley grass is grown in the chamber. After 7 days the grass is 6 - 7 inces high and ready for juicing. For better health it is recommended to drink about 4-6 oz per day of juice squeezed from the grass. A very good juicer is needed for this. The recorded benefits are given below: - recognized as a complete food - contains a balance of essential nutrients, minerals, vitamins and live enzymes known to man. - contains chlorophyll which assists in carying oxygen to every cell. - acts as an antioxidant to purify the body. - promotes increased energy levels through better digestion - has been credited with keeping hair from falling out. - stimulates the immune system to fight disease. After drinking barley grass juice the following quotes have been given: " I have better overall health, and a lot more energy than i used to, my kidneys and bowel function have also improved." "I have experience a great improvement in my energy level. The pain and swelling from my arthritis in my hands has noticeably improved." "I'm 72 years old and take 4 oz. of grass juice everyday. I've noticed the swelling from my arthritis has reduced considerably, my liver, kidneys and overall general condition is much better." "Since starting to drink Barley Grass juice, my immune system has strengthened and I have enjoyed the increasing energy it gives me. I am involved in many sports and am now leading a productive life." From a man who is Hemophiliac and HIV positive. If you are interested in more information please contact me directly via the above internet address Best regards Jim