Ferns in Hydroponics: From Victorian Mania to Modern Houseplant Gold

31/10/2025 26 min Episodio 312
Ferns in Hydroponics: From Victorian Mania to Modern Houseplant Gold

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Dr. Russell Sharp explores whether ferns are a viable hydroponic crop, covering their limited edibility, high value as houseplants, and conservation concerns from historic "fern mania."
The episode explains fern biology and propagation—spores, gametophytes, divisions and micropropagation—plus humidity, foliar uptake, and practical hydroponic considerations for successful cultivation.
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