In this research, the possibility of dill, parsley and leaf lettuce growth in a floating system was studied with the purpose of less nutrient (fertilizer) use. These baby leaf vegetables have short production cycles. The effect of full and half strength nutrient solutions on yield, quality and leaf nutrient status was studied. Research was carried during the spring production seasons of 2010. Standard nutrient solution ((mM) 12 N-NO 3 , 3.8 N-NH 4 , 2.8 P, 8.4 K, 3.5 Ca, 1.4 Mg, 9.5 Na, 8.0 Cl, 2.7 S, 0.04 Fe) was used as full strength (control treatment) and compared to half strength Hoagland nutrient solution. In both of the seasons total yield changed between 1030.78-1149.90 g m -2 in dill, 604.73-659.70 g m -2 parsley and leaf lettuce 162.60-143 g plant -1 respectively. In this study, the effect of treatments on some quality parameters (dry weight, vitamin C, nitrate, pH and EC) and nutrients uptake by plant were determined. When the results are evaluated as a whole, it was concluded that half strength nutrient solution decreased yield. Some savings could be achieved in terms of nutrient solution consumed by the plant with the negative impact on the environment.
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