Includes bibliographical references (page 187) and index.

Introduction : What is hydroponics? ; Advantages of hydroponic growing ; Key features of a hydroponic system -- Equipment : Irrigation ; Pots and trays ; Substrates and growing media ; Equipment for growing indoors ; Grow lights ; Pest-management productsand equipment ; Meters -- Hydroponic growing systems : How to choose a system ; Bottle hydroponics ; Floating rafts ; Wicking bed ; Nutrient film technique (NFT) ; Top drip system ; Media beds ; Flood and drain ; Aeroponics ; Vertical gardens -- Startingseeds and cuttings : Starting seeds in stone wool ; Rooting cuttings in stone wool ; Rooting cuttings in a hydroponic cloner ; Transplanting plants started in soil -- Plant nutrition : Plant nutrient uptake ; Fertilizers ; Measuring fertilizer concentration -- System maintenance : Managing the nutrient solution ; Flushing ; Cleaning -- Common problems and troubleshooting : Nutrient deficiencies ; Infestations ; Seedling problems.