Bugs

Bugs ! They are every farmers problem this time of year, even in an aquaponic system . Bugs
are especially a problem in an aquaponic system since most things that get rid of bugs will also get rid of
your fish. You have to think creatively to beat the bugs. First  off plant lots of onions in your system. I like the white bunching green onions. They are easy to grow and the smell is not appealing to bugs.
French Marigolds also give off a smell that repels bugs . Not just any old marigold will work. The French marigold is especially stinky and is what you want.
Plant mint and basil also. If all of this still leaves you with bugs on your vegetables , toss the buggy veggies to the chickens . They will take care of the problem. Cabbage plants this time of year are a waste of time and space at lower warmer elevations. Your aquaponic system will grow lovely vegetables but like your garden vegetables the aquaponic vegetables react to the weather conditions. Green beans, cabbage, peas  all grow better in fall  when the weather has cooled off a little.