Spring Onions and Hops: Revolutionizing Hydroponics in 2025
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Welcome back to Hydroponics Daily. Join Dr. Russell Sharp, the inventor of liquid gold fertiliser, as he delves into the fascinating world of hydroponics and shares his focus for 2025. In this episode, Dr. Sharp unveils his plans to revolutionize the cultivation of spring onions and hops through innovative methods and cutting-edge biostimulants.
Discover how the unique chemistry of alliums can be enhanced with sulfur-rich fertilisers, and why spring onions may soon be a staple British crop grown hydroponically, eliminating the need for imports. Dr. Sharp also tackles common challenges like flaccid spring onions in the UK and offers solutions through advanced agricultural techniques.
Turning his attention to hops, Dr. Sharp shares the inspiring success story of a customer who became Hop Grower of the Year using their biostimulants. With plans to assist in propagation and optimize growing conditions, Dr. Sharp is on a mission to transform hop cultivation in the UK.
Tune in to learn more about these exciting projects and explore the promising future of hydroponics under Dr. Sharp's expertise.
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