SPIRITUALIST HYDROPONIC AGRICULTURE CASE POOL

6. Basic guidelines for the formulation and preparation of nutrient solutions

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5. Plant biostimulants for a sustainable and stress-resilient crop production

4. Basic principles of mineral plant nutrition (Part II)

3. Basic principles of mineral plant nutrition (Part I)

1. Introduction to Hydroponics

2. Substrates: types and characteristics

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Lesson 1: Hydroponics (Open and Closed Hydroponic Systems, Advantages and Disadvantages)

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Lesson 2: Liquid Substrates (Open Systems Without Circulation) and Solid Substrates in Hydroponics

Module 1 Introduction to Hydroponics Lesson 1 Hydroponics (Open and Closed Hydroponic Systems, Advantages and Disadvantages)

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Case Study 1: Hydroponic farm Babindol

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Case Study 2: Hausnatura- first urban hydroponic farm in Slovakia

Module 1 Hydroponics

Lesson 1 Hydroponics (open and closed hydroponic systems, advantages and disadvantages)

Gökhan Bakkallar, teacher of Bursa Hamidiye Agricultural Vocational High School explained the types of hydroponics systems such as open, closed systems, advantages and disadvantages of the various hydroponic systems. After the introduction of the topic, students played a game with Kahoot as an evaluation of the topic. The teacher used Turkish Version of Module 1 and quiz from e-Learning Platform of Spiritualist from the links below

Kahoot Game Turkish Version

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Module 1 Hydroponics

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Lesson 1 Hydroponics (open and closed hydroponic systems, advantages and disadvantages)

As part of the SPIRITUALIST project, in Septemebr 2023 students and teachers of Srednja škola Dalj visited a hydroponic farm in the region of Baranja, Gajić. The field trip was an educative study visit to experience a good practice example of a very successful and modern hydroponic farm. Click on the photos for more information.

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Module 1 Hydroponics

Lesson 1 Hydroponics (open and closed hydroponic systems, advantages and disadvantages)

Hydroponic Crossword Labs

Hydroponic Poster

Hydroponic Word Search Labs (CROTIAN)

Hydroponic Word Search Labs (ENGLISH)

Hydroponic Quiz (CROATIAN)

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Module 1 Hydroponics

Lesson 1 Hydroponics (open and closed hydroponic systems, advantages and disadvantages)

Teachers and students of Liceul Tehnologic Nicolae Bălcescu Alexandria visited a hydroponic farm in Giugiu County, as a part of the SPIRITUALIST project, on 20 September 2023. It was an educative study visit because also students and teachers experienced a very good practice exemples of a modern hydroponic farm. For more: click on here.

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Module 1 Introduction to Hydroponics Lesson 2 Liquid substrates (open systems without circulation) and solid substrates in hydroponics

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Module 1 Hydroponics

Lesson 2 Liquid substrates (open systems without circulation) and solid substrates in hydroponics

Gökhan Bakkallar, teacher of Bursa Hamidiye Agricultural Vocational High School explained the types of hydroponics systems such as open and closed systems, advantages and disadvantages of the various hydroponic systems and the Liquid substrates (open systems without circulation) and solid substrates in hydroponics. He used video presentation for the lesson.

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VIDEO PRESENTATION

Module 1 Hydroponics

Lesson 2 Liquid substrates (open systems without circulation) and solid substrates in hydroponics

Teacher of Srednja škola Dalj, Croatia piloted lessons prepared for the elective course. The lesson plan was prepared by teacher Slavomir Balić and piloted with 3rd grade students of agrotechnicians. Students used additional information found on the internet while preparing presentations.

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Module 1 Hydroponics

Lesson 2 Liquid substrates (open systems without circulation) and solid substrates in hydroponics

Teacher of Liceul Tehnologic Nicolae Bălcescu Alexandria, Romania piloted lessons prepared for the elective course. The lesson plan was prepared by teacher Curea Gina Georgeta and piloted with 3rd grade students of agrotechnicians. Students prepared presentations and completed worksheets.

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MODULE 2

Lesson 4: Characteristics of different substrates

MODULE 2 Lesson 3: Types of substrates

Module 2 Substrates: Types and characteristics Lesson 3 Types of substrates

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Module 2 Substrates: Types and Characteristics

Lesson 3 Types of Substrates

Gökhan Bakkallar, teacher of project partner OMEM's implementation school, Bursa Hamidiye Agricultural Vocational High School used the method of on-site observation and presentation method to explain hydroponic agriculture and the types of substrates used in hydroponic agriculture.

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Module 2 Substrates: Types and Characteristics

Lesson 3 Types of Substrates

Students were received worksheets with a description of certain substrates, made a mind folder. In the end, they presented to the other students what they had done. Students not only worked on a mind map but also presented.

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Module 2 Substrates: Types and Characteristics

Lesson 3 Types of Substrates

Word Search Labs (CROTIAN)

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Crossword Labs (CROTIAN)

Physical Properties of Substrates Quiz (ENGLISH)

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Module 2 Substrates: Types and Characteristics Lesson 4 Characteristics of Different Substrates

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Module 2 Substrates: types and characteristics

Lesson 4 Characteristics of Different substrates

Gökhan Bakkallar, teacher of Bursa Hamidiye Agricultural Vocational High School used the method of on-site observation and presentation method to explain hydroponic agriculture and the types of substrates used in hydroponic agriculture.

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Module 2 Substrates: types and characteristics

Lesson 4 Characteristics of Different substrates

With the assistance of our vocational teachers, students of 2nd and 3rd grade set up the greenhouse and the hydroponic system in our school yard in December 2023. They planted the first plants and learned something new!

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Module 2 Substrates: types and characteristics

Lesson 4 Characteristics of Different substrates

Students received worksheets with text that was read together, the teacher explained what was read, independently in notebooks they answered questions, read the answers and finally solved the crossword puzzle for evaluation.

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Module 2 Substrates: types and characteristics

Lesson 4 Characteristics of Different substrates

Teacher Smircea Teodora Emilia gave the students a text that was read together and the worksheets. The teacher explained the text and after the text was fully understood, the students answered the questions for evaluation. For more click here.

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Module 3 Basic Principles of Mineral Plant Nutrition (Part I ) Lesson 5: Plants Nutrients (part I)

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Module 3 Basic Principles of Mineral Plant Nutrition (Part I )

Lesson 5 Plants nutrients (part I)

Gökhan Bakkallar, teacher of Bursa Hamidiye Agricultural Vocational High School used the method of on-site observation to explain the basic principles of mineral plant nutrition and the deficiency and toxicity symptoms that may affect the quality and yield of the products in the hydroponic agriculture greenhouse.

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Module 3 Basic Principles of Mineral Plant Nutrition (Part I )

Lesson 5 Plants nutrients (part I)

Video, experiment, discussion: The lesson started by discussing the differences between traditional agriculture and hydroponic agriculture. Introductory on the concept of mineral nutrition of plants, with an emphasis on the study of chemical elements and compounds necessary for the growth, development and reproduction of plants. Video about the essential nutrients that the plant requires for their growth and development was watched. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_x-WDdQdxI

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Module 4 Basic Principles of Mineral Plant Nutrition (Part II) Lesson 6: Plants deficiency, synergism/antagonism

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Module 4 Basic principles of mineral plant nutrition (Part II)

Lesson 6 Plants deficiency, synergism/antagonism

Gökhan Bakkallar, teacher of Bursa Hamidiye Agricultural Vocational High School explained what are the plant needs, the 20 nutrients considered essential for plant growth and he created a discussion atmosphere about the symptoms of nutrient deficiency and synergism/antagonism and interactions among nutrient.

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Module 5 Biostimulants for Sustainable and Stress-Tolerant Crop Production Lesson 7: Plant biostimulants for a sustainable and stress-resilient crop production

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Module 5 Biostimulants for Sustainable and Stress-Tolerant Crop Production

Lesson 7 Plant biostimulants for a sustainable and stress-resilient crop production

Gökhan Bakkallar, teacher of Bursa Hamidiye Agricultural Vocational High School presented the concept of plant biostimulants and their role in sustainable and stress-resistant plant production, various types of plant biostimulants, and the benefits of using plant biostimulants in agriculture. They had an outdoor lesson and a discussion on the use of plant biostimulants.

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Module 5 Biostimulants for Sustainable and Stress-Tolerant Crop Production

Lesson 7 Plant biostimulants for a sustainable and stress-resilient crop production

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We conducted a simple experiment on the impact of biostimulants on the growth and development of tomato seeds. Students liked making presentations and discussing them the most.

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Module 6 Basic guidelines for the preparation of nutrient solution Lesson 8: Nourishing Growth: A Hydroponic Journey

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Lesson 8 Nourishing Growth: A Hydroponic Journey

Module 6 Basic guidelines for the preparation of nutrient solution

Gökhan Bakkallar, teacher of Bursa Hamidiye Agricultural Vocational High School explained the preparation of nutrient solutions for hydroponic systems and its importance in promoting healthy plant growth and application the basic guidelines for preparing a nutrient solution for hydroponic systems via on-site presentation.

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Lesson 8 Nourishing Growth: A Hydroponic Journey

Module 6 Basic guidelines for the preparation of nutrient solution

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In the nineties, the Filakov family moved from the city of Osijek to the village of Gajić in the Baranja municipality of Draž, which many consider the pearl of northeastern Baranja. The municipality is bordered on the east by the Danube, on the north by the Hungarian border, and on the south it is surrounded by fairytale vineyards. They started the family business with a few greenhouses, and today they employ 22 people, they withdrew money from European funds, and today the business is run by young brothers Darko (32) and Stipo Filakov (23). They started hydroponic cultivation of tomatoes and peppers in 2006, and were guided through the first steps of such biological cultivation by the Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences in Osijek, whose education was extremely important for them to start more serious cultivation. Their vegetables have recently been sold in branded packaging Baranjsko voće and Filakov vegetables, they have become recognizable in retail chains, and customers are already looking for their vegetables.

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Practical experiment: The impact of lack of an essential nutrient element Show deficiency of essential nutrients (nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and sulfur (S), chlorine (Cl), boron (B), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) Discussion with students: Nutrients - what they are and how they help plants How nutrients work The pH value of the nutrient solution can be controlled to ensure optimal nutrient intake.? Why? Why not? Can nutrients help improve plant health and plant growth?

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In recent years, we have witnessed a new trend when it comes to agriculture in the former granary of Croatia - Slavonia and Baranja. Practice shows that those producers who realized that it is no longer possible to have large areas on which to grow corn, wheat, barley and similar crops, and who turned to the production of other types of fruits and vegetables, on smaller areas. One such example is the Filakov family from Gajić, which is engaged in hydroponic production. Baranja fruits and vegetables Filakov is a brand created by the Filakov family from the town of Gajić in the municipality of Draž. Today they can boast of a yield of 900 tons of tomatoes and peppers, and the owners Stipo and Darko reveal to us how they succeeded

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SREDNJA ŠKOLA DALJ from Croatia visiting FILAKOV family hydroponic farm in Gajić, Baranja's biggest and most successful hydroponic farm in East Croatia. We learned from our own experience and decided that we have to keep up with technologies, so today we can monitor all greenhouse parameters with the help of an application. Due to the biological cultivation of tomatoes, we also have bumblebees in the greenhouse, which come to us from the Netherlands in our beehives. As for the annual yield, we have approximately 900 tons of vegetables per year, which we distribute throughout Croatia. We harvest 20 tons of tomatoes per week, and our main buyer is Stjema Promet from Zagreb, which further distributes them to large retail chains. We also cooperate with Lavina from Osijek, so thanks to them our vegetables are available in the entire Osijek-Baranja county - director Darko Filakov told us. In addition to all that, Stipo adds, they also own a store in Osijek where they sell Croatian products, with an emphasis on local fruits and vegetables.