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Very cool project! Do you know if there are any benefits of growing hydroponically compared to the conventional (farming) methods? Is it economically interesti
by noud 5y ago
Very cool project!
Do you know if there are any benefits of growing hydroponically compared to the conventional (farming) methods? Is it economically interesting? Is it more sustainable?
- smileysteve 5y agoUses 5% of the water (few losses to evaporation) Time to harvest is typically 2-3x less / faster. Yields are 2-3x in volume (targeted nutrients, more hours of "sun") Can grow small without a yard (ie Condo, Apartment, Townhouse) (https://www.trees.com/gardening-and-landscaping/advantages-disadvantages-of-hydroponics# https://www.trees.com/gardening-and-landscaping/advantages-d...)
- smileysteve 5y agoMuch less interesting than this formula, but I grow with an Aerogarden. Takes ~2 weeks to 1st Harvest, lives on a bookshelf in my living room, 6 plants produce a salad for 2 about 1x a week. Lettuce is flavorful. I expect a single "planting" to last about 4 months (having done this a few times) In comparison to my outdoor winter crops (including Kale and Broccoli) , all planted around October 7th; Outdoor Kale and Broccoli aren't to first Harvest yet (estimated ~60 days)
- noud 5y agoVery clear, thanks!