ridiculous review:
After reading a rather scathing review posted on Amazon.com entitled "Get an editor" I chose not to order this book. Later, I happened across the book at Borders, thumbed through and purchased it. The book is is excellent! I believe the review misleads readers. I will address the two specific criticisms: Bad chemistry? Resh very carefully explains the concept of PH ( the reviewer missed this)-reference to a PH of 4.0 as very acidic was relative to the PH needs of tomatoes and, in fact, 4.0 is very acidic for a tomato (just a fact of life, not bad chemistry). Sulphuric acid for novices? Resh talks about sulphuric acid/hydroxides because they are, indeed, used within hydroponics (see hydroponic supply web sites). However, he is very clear that he does not recommend their use and lists the same reasons given by the reviewer (somehow the reviewer overlooked this also).Resh goes on to recommend specific safety measures for those who insist on their use. The book is clearly written, well illustrated and extremely practical. I have read it twice and highly recommend it.
Solid material but dated:
Dr. Resh's book is copyrighted 2003 but was first published in 1993 and it looks like there were no updates or revisions in this version. The information he gives is good solid technique and practice that is the basis of any hydroponic system. I would put this in the beginner to intermediate knowledge range. His diagrams of systems are strictly from a homemade point of view but the art of building DIY systems has grown tremendously since he wrote this 12 years ago. One last note - in his resource lists there is not one mention of the internet. I'll keep this book on my shelf for the next time someone asks me how do you do it.
Useful!:
This is the fourth book on hobby hydroponics that I've purchased and I think that it contains a lot of useful information for such a thin, fast read. It does a very good job explaining how to set up a NFT (nutrient film technique) system for tomatoes. It is also told me that tomatoes prefer a pH between 6.3 and 6.5. I had previously read the range was 5.5 to 6.5 and keeping the pH at the higher level has seemed to really improve the health of the plant and the rate of growth. I discover new tomatoes growing on my single plant almost every day now!
very good info but may misleading:
i have read the book. I believe the writer is very expert in this field too. But, some lines worries me. e.g. from 10pm to 2pm review: could it be 10am-2pm ? or 10pm-2am ?? e.g. low light condition, to slow growth increase EC. review: no explanation found why. increase food? i hope he can get his expertees and knowledge available to public more clearly through clearer writing or an editor. my third book from him, is on the way to my mailbox. I hope the writing is better. HOPE
good enought:
This is a good book for the beginers that want to start their experience with a "hands on" material
| Author: | Howard M. Resh | | Binding: | Paperback | | Dewey Decimal Number: | 635.64285 | | EAN: | 9780880071994 | | ISBN: | 0880071990 | | Number Of Pages: | 144 | | Publication Date: | 1993-03 |
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