There are many advantages to this style of growing. We can produce a surprisingly large amount of plants in a very small area using quick rotation patterns. This small setup should be cranking out 72 heads a week 52 weeks a year. We can also produce year round. The plants can tolerate a wider range of air temps as long their roots are kept at a ideal growing temp(cool summer/warmer winter). We will have lettuce all winter and summer(hopefully). The other great thing about this system is the absence of bug and disease problems. By eliminating so many problematic factors, the plants dont need any artificial spraying or treatments.The fact that no soil is ever introduced results in a much cleaner product for the consumer. Another great advantage for us is the realization of a little cash flow at a time when there is otherwise not much else. While this setup is small we are already starting the next expansion of this. Our goal is to have the greenhouse its in now(30'x100') be completely converted to hydroponic lettuce and specialty green production.
So I thought I would share with you guys a few pics of our new setup. Hopefully in a short while I can report back with pics of a much expanded operation.
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