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From seed to harvest, this is how we maximize kangkong cultivation by growing up to 900 bunches of kangkong per aeroponic tower annually. Kangkong, also known as water spinach, is a fast-growing leafy green that is very popular in Asian cuisine. It is one of the fastest growing leafy greens, requiring only 3 weeks to reach maturity from the day you transplant the seedlings. After sowing the seeds, it germinates within 48 hours, and is ready for transplanting 5 days after germination. Kangkong is known by different names across Asia, including: 🇵🇭 Kangkong – Philippines 🇲🇾 Kangkung / Kangkong – Malaysia 🇸🇬 Kangkong – Singapore 🇮🇩 Kangkung – Indonesia 🇨🇳 Wèng Cài (蕹菜) – Mainland China (Mandarin) 🇭🇰 Ong Choy / Ong Choi – Hong Kong (Cantonese) 🇹🇭 Phak Bung (ผักบุ้ง) – Thailand 🇻🇳 Rau Muống – Vietnam 🇮🇳 Kalmi Saag – India 🇧🇩 Kolmi Shaak – Bangladesh #kangkung #kangkong #farming #agriculture #gardening #aeroponics #soilless #hydroponics

From seed to harvest, this is how we maximize basil cultivation by growing up to 450 bunches of basil per aeroponic tower annually. #basil #farming #agriculture #gardening #horticulture #aeroponics #soilless #hydroponics

We’re vertically farming eggplants (aubergines) on aeroponic towers. From transplanting to the first harvest, it took 60 days of growth. It’s important to limit planting to two seedlings per growing section, positioned on opposite sides. This prevents overcrowding, reduces competition for space, and maximizes air circulation. Using this method, we grow 18 eggplant plants per tower. Harvest the fruit regularly to encourage continuous production, and be sure to use a grow cage or support structure since eggplant branches can get heavy and need support as the fruit develops. We’re currently growing two varieties: 1. Thanos eggplants – A large, deep purple Italian variety known for its bold flavor and impressive size. 2. Shinkansen eggplants – A slender, fast-growing Japanese variety with glossy skin and a tender, mild flesh. #eggplant #aubergine #farming #agriculture #gardening #hydroponics #aeroponics #soilless

We’re vertically farming cucumbers on aeroponic towers, 10 plants per tower, with 4 towers inside a custom-built galvanized steel cage. That’s 40 cucumber plants growing in a compact space. It took just 6 weeks from transplanting our seedlings to harvest. The cage system includes detachable metal cables, making access and maintenance easy. When growing cucumbers using this method, it’s essential to plant no more than one cucumber per level to prevent overcrowding and ensure strong root development. It’s also best to skip the first growing level to improve airflow and prevent roots from reaching the bottom reservoir, which could unintentionally create a deep water culture (DWC) environment. In this setup, we’re growing 4 different cucumber varieties: 1. Marketmore – A classic slicing cucumber with dark green skin, crisp texture, mild flavor, and excellent disease resistance. 2. Unagi – A glossy, spineless cucumber with smooth skin, a crisp bite, and outstanding yield. 3. Sashimi – A Japanese variety that stays crisp across various sizes and has high resistance to powdery mildew. 4. Salt & Pepper – A pickling cucumber that starts out white and naturally ripens to yellow as it matures. #cucumber #farming #agriculture #gardening #aeroponics #vegetables #hydroponics #soilless

From seed to harvest, this is how we maximize zucchini (courgette) cultivation by growing up to 18 zucchini plants per aeroponic tower. #zucchini #courgette #farming #gardening #agriculture #hydroponics #aeroponics #soilless

Each crop grown on an aeroponic tower has its own growth cycle and time to maturity. While you can mix and match different crops on the same tower, we practice monocropping: growing one type of crop per tower. This way, all plants mature at the same time, allowing us to harvest the entire tower in one pass and maximize productivity. If we mixed different crops, they’d mature at different times, meaning we’d have to harvest in stages, leave empty spots on the tower, and reduce overall yield output. #agriculture #farming #gardening #horticulture #aeroponics #soilless #hydroponics #verticalfarming

We’re vertically farming tomatoes using 4 aeroponic towers, with each tower holding 9 plants, amounting to a total of 36 tomato plants. To support the weight of the vines, we built a custom grow cage structure and practice progressive pruning to manage growth and maximize yield. From the day we transplanted the seedlings, it took 77 days until we harvested the tomatoes. We're growing Sakura tomatoes, an indeterminate variety known for its heavy yields. To prevent root overcrowding and system clogging, we plant only one tomato per growing level. This ensures each plant has enough root space, which helps optimize airflow, nutrient uptake, and overall production. #tomato #farming #agriculture #gardening #aeroponics #vegetables #hydroponics #soilless

With aeroponic towers, you can grow over 160 crops without soil while saving 95% water and 90% space. Crops grow faster and have been shown in scientific comparative studies to match the nutrient density of the best organic produce grown in the soil. This method allows full control over nutrients and consistent results, whether growing indoors, outdoors, or in greenhouses. #aeroponics #agriculture #farming #gardening #horticulture #aeroponics #soilless #hydroponics

We’re vertically farming jalapeño peppers on aeroponic towers with 18 plants per tower. It took 85 days from transplanting our seedlings to harvest. When growing peppers using this method, it’s important to plant no more than two pepper plants per level to prevent overcrowding and ensure optimal yields. #jalapeno #peppers #farming #agriculture #gardening #aeroponics #vegetables #hydroponics

We’ve set up vertical farms in 52 countries around the world, here are a few of them: 🇵🇹 Portugal: This vertical farm inside a prison in Portugal uses 40 aeroponic towers and is entirely managed by the prisoners and guards. The goal of this farm is to transform the lives of the prisoners through sustainable farming while empowering the inmates in their rehabilitation journey. This project was spearheaded by our partners who have a non-profit organization known as UpFarming. 🇯🇲 Jamaica: This vertical farm featuring 100 aeroponic towers is located in the heart of Kingston, Jamaica. They grow a wide range of crops including lettuce, basil, Scotch bonnet peppers, scallions, and more. The goal of this farm is to provide fresh produce to the local community. This project was implemented by our partners in Jamaica known as Jamaica Tower Farms. 🇰🇼 Kuwait: Located in the middle of the desert of Kuwait, there are multiple greenhouses with 100s of towers growing a multitude of crops. Due to water scarcity issues prevalent in the Middle East, and considering aeroponic towers using a fraction of the water required by traditional farming, these towers are perfect for a country like Kuwait. These farms were pioneered by our partners in Kuwait known as Beyond Organic. 🇺🇸 USA: This indoor vertical farm installed inside a converted garage in Jacksonville, Florida features 20 aeroponic towers using LED grow lights with a total planting capacity of 1040 plants. This farm is known as 5 Points Farm. #farming #agriculture #gardening #aeroponics #vegetables #verticalfarming #hydroponics #soilless

Maximizing basil cultivation by growing up to 52 bunches of basil per aeroponic tower, yielding 12 kilos of fresh basil in less than 6 weeks from the day that the seedlings are transplanted. This basil variety is known as Nufar Basil and it’s a Genovese-type variety known for its high resistance to both downy mildew and Fusarium wilt, which are two of the most common problems in basil cultivation. To optimize space and yield, we recommend sowing six seeds per growing port. #basil #farming #agriculture #gardening #herbs #aeroponics #soilless #hydroponics

This tomato farming method allows for increased tomato yields while using less space and water. #tomato #farming #agriculture #gardening #horticulture #aeroponics #soilless #hydroponics

Maximizing cucumber production with 40 cucumber plants growing on 4 aeroponic towers, all supported inside a custom grow cage designed for vertical vine training. This is our second cucumber cycle of the summer, and it only takes 6 weeks from transplant to harvest. To grow cucumbers using this method, give each plant its own level for airflow and root space, and skip the bottom level to avoid roots dipping into the reservoir and triggering unwanted deep water culture conditions. #cucumber #farming #agriculture #gardening #aeroponics #vegetables #hydroponics #soilless

A vertical farm using aeroponic towers is fully automated, including nutrient dosing, irrigation scheduling, and water delivery. After the towers are assembled, the only manual tasks are transplanting seedlings and harvesting crops. #farming #agriculture #gardening #aeroponics #vegetables #verticalfarming #hydroponics #soilless

Vertical farming in Jamaica with 100 aeroponic towers, located in Kingston. #jamaica #farming #agriculture #gardening #aeroponics #verticalfarming #hydroponics #vegetables

Vertical farming with aeroponic towers makes it possible to grow hundreds of different crops using the same nutrient solution and irrigation schedule. Unlike traditional hydroponic systems, this farm setup doesn’t require crop-specific nutrient adjustments. The roots are suspended in air and irrigated intermittently, three minutes on, twelve minutes off, which keeps them exposed to oxygen about 80% of the time. This high level of oxygen availability enhances nutrient uptake and overall plant health. During each irrigation cycle, plants absorb only what they need without being submerged. This consistency allows for diverse crops to be grown on the same tower, all thriving under identical growing conditions. The result is a highly efficient, low-maintenance method of cultivation that maximizes yield while conserving water, space, and nutrients. #farming #agriculture #gardening #aeroponics #vegetables #verticalfarming #hydroponics #soilless

This method of farming allows you to maximize crop yields using less space and water compared to traditional farming #farming #agriculture #gardening #hydroponics #vegetables #aeroponics #soilless

And there we go! #farming #agriculture #gardening #aeroponics #verticalfarming #hydroponics #vegetables #soilless

Herbs, herbs, and more herbs! This method of vertical farming allows you to maximize your aromatic herb production. We grow aromatic herbs across all seasons and here are our favorite ones to grow: basil, chervil, cilantro (coriander), dill, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, sage, shiso, sorrel, tarragon, and thyme. #herbs #farming #agriculture #gardening #aeroponics #soilless #hydroponics #verticalfarming

We’re vertical farming jalapeños, serranos, and bird’s eye chilis on our aeroponic towers. All these peppers take between 70–100 days to reach maturity after transplanting the seedlings. The Scoville scale measures chili pepper heat in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The higher the number, the hotter the pepper! * Jalapeño: 2,500–8,000 SHU * Serrano: 10,000–25,000 SHU * Bird’s Eye: 50,000–100,000 SHU Jalapeños turn red when fully ripe and are commonly dried and smoked to make chipotle peppers. Serranos are best eaten raw and are commonly used in fresh salsas. Bird’s eye chilis may be tiny, but they pack serious heat and are a staple in Thai cuisine. #pepper #chilli #aeroponics #agriculture #farming #gardening #soilless #hydroponics