December 23, 2024

VIDEO: 492lb of Cucumbers in 4 Weeks?! Aquaponics Greenhouse Tour


My friend Martin built an aquaponics greenhouse for the non-profit he works with, Ecolife Conservation. He’s built some incredible aquaponics systems in the past, but I think this is my favorite one of his.

In fact, he harvested almost 500lb of cucumbers just a couple of weeks ago from it, and there are thousands of pounds more coming over the course of the summer.

Today, we’re going through the details of his system. He’s made some interesting improvements on traditional aquaponics setups which are high in nitrates but can often lack other key nutrients in high enough amounts. By aerating and filtering the solid fish waste, he’s been able to extract even more nutrition from the tilapia he keeps.

The water from the aerated fish waste is filtered out to nearly clear, but with 4x the nutrient profile of the water that’s typically found in an aquaponic reservoir…and more trace nutrients as well. Very clever!

IN THIS VIDEO

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→ ECOLIFE Conservation, Aquaponics Innovation Center, Escondido, CA
→ Shown and designed by Martin Niwinski (mniwinski@ecolifeconservation.org)
→ www.facebook.com/ecolifeconservation/
→ Instagram: @ecolifeconservation

To volunteer to work on this system go to : https://www.ecolifeconservation.org/support/volunteer/

For monthly or private tour info: cgoering@ecolifeconservation.org

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28 thoughts on “VIDEO: 492lb of Cucumbers in 4 Weeks?! Aquaponics Greenhouse Tour

  1. Oh dear, wish I have that technology to produce and consume. Someday I will have that technology and the produce I will give it away to all my neighbours and if it's more enough I will give it to those hungry in my community.
    Thanks Kevin, this is so inspiring and I think I will start researching for such technology. Very amazing!
    Wow, wow, wow! Love, love, love!

  2. Once you're settled in your new place, definitely do a follow-up and possibly an aquaponic system!! Also, discuss the pollination process on this scale 🙂

  3. I'm always curious on how you solved lighting problem. My plants don't have enough light, but I don't want to use extra electricity to solve the problem since it won't be environmental friendly

  4. Hi, did you do a video on Martin's filtration system? Is it a DIY system or commercially bought on? Would he be willing to share the details, please?

  5. There are many factors in learning home aquaponics. One place I found which succeeds in merging these is the Keiths Ponics Site (check it out on google) definately the no.1 info i've heard of. look at this awesome resource.

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