Interest is growing in hydroponics

July 4, 2008

Red Oakleaf lettuce
Randy and Leona Slama began growing their own produce hydroponically about 18 months ago. The reason? Their daughter would break out in a rash when she ate store-bought and organic vegetables. The romaine lettuce and red oak leaf lettuce they grow is pesticide-free, herbicide-free, and kept far away from animal and insect contamination.

The Slamas hydroponic garden has also ended up bringing in some extra cash for the family as well. Their produce has proven popular with neighbors and even a few of the local grocery stores. “We didn’t exactly intend for it to turn into this much of a business,” Leona said. If you buy your veggies right from the Slamas they give you the roots and all, so you can put it in water. “It stays fresher a lot longer”

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