Hydroponics

hy•dro•pon•ics

\ ˌhī-drə-ˈpä-niks \

(noun) The cultivation of plants by placing the roots in liquid nutrient solutions rather than in soil; soilless growth of plants.

Hydroponic Farming Systems in the Greenery S

Thanks to its sophisticated hydroponic growing systems, the Greenery S is also highly water-efficient, supporting up to 13,000 plants with approximately 5 gallons of water a day — less than the average dishwasher! The Greenery S uses these two types of hydroponic farming:

Ebb-and-Flow Hydroponic System

The Greenery S Nursery Area uses ebb-and-flow irrigation to nourish plants in their first few weeks of life. After being seeded into sponge-like peat moss grow plugs, the growing plants are moved into two horizontal troughs, where they stay through the sprout and seedling stage.

During these weeks, the plants receive nutrient-rich water on a regular schedule. The water is mixed with nutrient solutions chock-full of the minerals found in healthy soil (nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, etc.) in a 30-gallon seedling tank. From there, the water is transported into the shallow troughs, which fill enough to saturate the roots. After a few minutes, the water is drained back into the seedling tank. It continues to recycle on a regular watering schedule.

Drip Irrigation Hydroponic System

The Greenery S Cultivation Area takes advantage of the vertical farming system and uses gravity to make drip irrigation possible. The process starts in the main tank, which holds 90 gallons of water at a time. The same nutrient-rich solution is mixed into the main tank and the enriched water is plumbed overhead, where it is released through drip emitters to the top of the Greenery S’ 88 plant panels on a regular watering schedule. As the water drips down steadily, a wicking material helps to draw the water to the plants' roots. Any water that isn’t consumed by the plants flows out the bottom of the panel into floor gutters and is then recirculated right back to the main tank.

Grow Food Year-Round

With plants safe from pests and the elements, hydroponic farming allows you to grow and harvest consistently so you can always sell the freshest local food, regardless of the season.

No Experience Necessary

Hydroponic systems remove many of the variables involved in soil farming, making it easy for someone with limited farming knowledge to get involved in growing food.

Sell A High-Quality Product

Plants growing hydroponic growing systems — especially indoor ones — always have the perfect conditions, allowing them to develop beautiful structures and deep flavors.

Full Transparency & Food Safety

Hydroponics allow food to be grown closer to it’s final destination, which simplifies the food supply chain, creating better transparency and reducing risk of food-borne illness.

Create Positive Change

No matter which cause you champion — sustainability, local business development, or nutrition — hydroponic growing systems are a platform to build a business with a strong message.

Reduce Labor

Hydroponic systems require no tilling, weeding, heavy-lifting, or extensive stooping and kneeling. All you need to maintain healthy yields is regular cleaning and maintenance.