In this blog we’re going to explore some of the different markets and communities that a container farm could serve.
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Container farming, vertical farming, indoor farming… What do they all mean? Are they all the same thing? In this blog, we’re going to explain exactly what a container farm is and what the benefits of growing crops in this way are.
Aeroponics is a method of growing that doesn’t use soil. Instead, plant roots are irrigated with a nutrient-dense mist. This allows for access to greater oxygen levels and prevents water logging - resulting in higher yields and faster growth rates. There are many different types of crop you can grow in an aeroponic system and many of these make a good business case, as well as boasting impressive environmental benefits. Here are some of the crops you can grow in an aeroponic system…
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How can we use indoor farming to supplement outdoor growing? Most different types of indoor growing can generally be referred to as controlled environment agriculture, or CEA. All forms of CEA attempt to mimic, or in many cases improve on, the outdoor conditions needed for growing specific crops.
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Hydroponic growing - you’ve probably heard of it. Hydroponic systems are the most common in vertical farms - you might have seen them in your local urban farm or in the increasingly popular grow-at-home kits you can buy. In this system, plant roots are immersed in a solution of water and nutrients, instead of using soil. However, there are other methods of soilless growing - at LettUs Grow we use aeroponic systems.
So, what is aeroponics? What are the benefits of growing this way instead?
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At LettUs Grow, we are keen to explore the different ways that aeroponic technology can benefit farmers and food production. During a work placement through the Eden Project’s degree programmes, intern Catherine conducted experiments looking into how far aeroponics could help potato farmers.
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