What will grow in a Nutrient Film Technique system?
Small, relatively fast growing plants are the most suitable for an NFT system. They start in the channels a few weeks before they are harvested and are replaced or cut back and allowed to re-grow. Vegetative plants like various leaf, Bibb and Cos type (Romaine) lettuces can be grown along with mustard greens, kale and many oriental vegetables. Any of the fast growing herbs can also be grown in the same NFT system at the same time. A couple herb plants of each kind will produce quite a quantity of herbs. It is very easy to get too many herb plants for your use. A few edible flowers such as nasturtiums and pansies can also be grown in NFT channels. These can add interest to many salads and other food presentations. What is the Nutrient Film Technique System? Nutrient Film Technique system involves a thin layer or film of nutrient solution flowing over the roots of the plants in the system. The only solid media used in the system is the small piece of media in which the seed was sown to s
