This article from September’s issue of Maximum Yield tied in Darwin’s theory of evolution, Thomas Malthus’ ideas of overpopulation, and the benefits of growing hydroponically. The main ideas and principles of the article are that we have created a world that we have just recently been able to manipulate into something that we believe is more beneficial to us. Our tampering with nutrient levels in plants for the economic benefit has made our food supply devoid of nutritional value. An example made in the article is how applying high levels of phosphorus to raspberries doubled the yield but the levels of eight other minerals declined by 20-55%. We are also living in a world where Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s) are prominent in more than 70% of our food in our grocery stores. Although they are unmarked so the consumer doesn’t know if they are purchasing foods with GMO’s.
The next topic discussed, which is tied in with all of the above ideas, is that growing hydroponically is not only beneficial to the health of our population, it can be more lucrative than conventional farming practices. Growing hydroponically enables people to control what they eat and make sure that they are receiving their essential minerals and vitamins from a real source…not a packet of pills.
Article by, Brett McCormick, managing partner of Good Green Builders. Good Green Builders is a grow room contractor in Oakland, California. For more information or a free consultation give me a call at (415) 246-8055.
Source: www.maximumyield.com