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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 interesting? Is it more sustainable?



Uses 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-d...)


Much 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)


Very clear, thanks!




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