Hydroponic Capsicum Production is an excellent, comprehensive guide dedicated to the producing, harvesting and marketing of capsicums and peppers. This book provides a detailed history of hydroponic capsicum production, along with special focuses on capsicum nutrition, pests, plant disorders and hydroponic systems. Contains color photos and charts that help to explain the ins and outs of growing capsicums and peppers.

Highly valued as a vegetable and spice, capsicums, peppers and chillies are becoming increasingly important hydroponic crops in terms of production and consumption. Crops can be produced year-round, with the benefits of faster, cleaner production and a premium quality end-product. At the same time, new coloured varieties rich in Vitamin A and C have energised the market, at a premium price. This comprehensive book is designed to provide essential information of a practical and scientific nature for existing and intending capsicum growers. The text explores everything from the background and characteristics of the capsicum species, to the details of growing systems, mineral nutrition, the capsicum greenhouse, pests and diseases, physiological disorders, and postharvest and marketing. This book is illustrated throughout with many coloured pictures and line-drawings.