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| INTERNATIONAL | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUROPE | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| US | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| CHEST FIT (INCHES) | 28" | 30" | 32" | 34" | 36" | 38" | 40" |
| CHEST FIT (CM) | 716 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91.5 | 96.5 | 101.1 |
| WAIST FIR (INCHES) | 21" | 23" | 25" | 27" | 29" | 31" | 33" |
| WAIST FIR (CM) | 53.5 | 58.5 | 63.5 | 68.5 | 74 | 79 | 84 |
| HIPS FIR (INCHES) | 33" | 34" | 36" | 38" | 40" | 42" | 44" |
| HIPS FIR (CM) | 81.5 | 86.5 | 91.5 | 96.5 | 101 | 106.5 | 111.5 |
| SKORT LENGTHS (SM) | 36.5 | 38 | 39.5 | 41 | 42.5 | 44 | 45.5 |
The science behind soilless cultivation, guiding you through the essential principles of hydroponic systems, nutrient management, environmental control, and crop selection. From simple do it yourself setups to more advanced commercial operations, each chapter is structured to build your confidence and competence, providing step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips, and real-world examples. We believe that with the right guidance, anyone can harness the power of vertical farming and hydroponics to contribute to a more sustainable future.
Practical – 1...............................................................7
Basic Concept of Vertical Farming / Vertical Gardening / Hydroponics.
Practical – 2...........................................................13
Study of techniques of vertical farming.
Practical – 3..................................................................17
Study of various instruments used in vertical farming. Practical – 4..............................................21
Study of different types of growing media for vertical farming system.
Practical – 5....................................................................27
Demonstration on important growth parameters in vertical farming.
Practical – 6 and 7...................................................................30
Study of hydroponic system.
a) Nutrient Film Techniques (NFT) b) Deep Flow Techniques (DFT)
c) Floating Technique d) Aeroponics Technique.
Practical – 8 and 9.................................................................35
Study of basic requirements for hydroponic system in brief : Container, Growth Medium, Nutrient Solution, Water Quality, Light, Temperature, Oxygen and pH. Practical – 10..................................................................38
Growing a leafy vegetable/Fruity vegetable/medicinal herbs/ green fodder plants in
Hydroponic /Aeroponic solution.
Practical – 11......................................................................41
Growing profitable leafy crop in vertical farming e.g. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-
graecum-Fabaceae) / Spinach (Spinacia oleracea- Amaranthaceae).
Practical – 12...................................................................44
Growing profitable fruit crop in vertical farming. e.g. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum,
Syn. Lycopersicum esculentum Mill-Solanaceae) / Capsicum (Capsicum annuum ................. -Solanaceae).
Practical – 13............................................................................47
Growing of suitable microgreens Mustard /Coriander. Practical – 14.............................................50
Preparation of outdoor green walls/green facades with locally available materials.
Practical – 15........................................................................54
Visit to nearby vertical farm /vertical garden/ Hydroponics Unit. (Submit Visit Report). References.........................................................................57