1. The purpose of our experiment is to discover whether basil (Ocimum basilicum), watercress (Nasturtium officinale), or cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is best suited for life in an aquaponics system.

 

2. Hypothesis: If we grow basil, watercress, and cilantro in the same aquaponics system, then watercress will show the best growth (determined by leaf length, width, and overall coloration of the plant).

 

Quotes: “Watercress is a perennial leaf vegetable plant well suited for aquaponics.” “...right plant to grow in aquaponics as a small piece of watercress will very divide and grow rapidly…”

 

Citation: Plants that go crazy in Aquaponics. (2011, August 29). Retrieved January 11, 2019, from http://www.ecofilms.com.au/plants-that-go-crazy-in-aquaponics/

 

3. We will be observing the general coloration of the plants leaves and body. We expect our plants to remain green and healthy, since we are planting them as seeds instead of transplanting them from soil. This will reduce the shock the plant experiences from being grown purely in water.

 

4. We will be measuring the height of our plants as well as the length and width of the leaves in centimeters.

 

5. Data will be collected every 2 days after germination during 4th period. We will try to collect data at the same time our fish are fed, the only difference being that the fish are fed daily.

 

6. This data will be recorded in class on paper then transferred to our website in a data table and/or graph.

 

7. We will present our work to the scientific community through our website for this is the fastest and most reliable way of data communication. This way our work can reach and affect anyone who has access to the internet.

 

8. The final data will be present on our website (which is publically available) and graphically represented through bar and line graphs as well as charts/tables.

 

9. Our experiment will be a success if we are able to determine a specific species of plant that is able to better sustain and grow in a low budget aquaponics system.     

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