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"James Curts" wrote in message
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A group with which I am familiar here in Oregon, and has established
hydroponics systems for the disadvantaged in several world locations, can
do
so for prices ranging around $5 per square meter. Utilizing materials at
hand contribute to this as equipment of any sort is generally impractical.
If by chance electricity is available the options are greatly improved.

These systems produce any of a variety of melons, squash, greens, etc..
Many
of these are outdoors or under coverings to fend off sun, rain or pests.

This also brings to light yet another issue when introducing a food
system
into a culture other than your own. Foods types which they are familiar
with
are often a very necessary consideration for the success of a project.

James Curts

It has been interesting looking at hydroponics in the 3rd world. I suspect
in the UK, we are deterred by the high capital cost and such things as
energy. Somewhere with adequate sun is going to short circuit a lot of that.
I was interested at how cheaply the systems can be set up.

I suspect the nearest we see to hydroponics outdoors in the UK will be dirty
water irrigation on sandy land :-))

Jim Webster