Aeroponics and hydroponics are both methods of growing food without soil. Hydroponics is more commonly used both in commercial and domestic setups. Both systems provide the nutrients usually accessed by the plant through soil by adding them to a water solution - how this solution is delivered to the plant roots is where the two systems differ.

In this blog, we explain the main differences between hydroponics and aeroponics, whilst also exploring the benefits and disadvantages of both systems.

FAQLettUs Grow Ltd13 April 2022Learning, Aeroponics, Vertical Farming, Science behind aeroponics

6 steps to becoming a container farmer

Vertical container farming is on the up. Continuing pressure on UK growers to diversify their crops, rewild their land and use greener growing practices means that utilising the economic and environmental benefits of vertical farming is more popular than ever. In fact, with the vertical farming market predicted to grow by 22% in Europe year-on-year in the next decade, it's likely that salad bags full of vertically grown microgreens and herbs will become a familiar sight.

FAQLettUs Grow Ltd28 February 2022Learning, Vertical Farming, Container Farming

What is the future of high-tech farming?

With advancing technology comes societal progression, and one such technology – the Internet of Things (IoT) – has meant that interconnected devices are an everyday aspect of modern life, in sectors such as smart homes, health and fitness, industrial automation and so much more.

FAQLettUs Grow Ltd18 January 2022Learning, Vertical Farming, Container Farming, Industry Commentary

What are the benefits of container farming?

Container farms are becoming increasingly popular within the controlled environment agriculture industry. These farms are usually vertical farming systems installed inside a shipping container. So why are so many manufacturers and businesses using this model? And what makes LettUs Grow’s DROP & GROW container farm special?

FAQLettUs Grow Ltd21 September 2021Learning, Aeroponics, Vertical Farming, Industry Commentary

Who does a container farm serve?

In this blog we’re going to explore some of the different markets and communities that a container farm could serve.

FAQLettUs Grow Ltd19 July 2021Learning, Aeroponics, Vertical Farming, Industry Commentary

What is a container farm?

Container farming, vertical farming, indoor farming… What do they all mean? Are they all the same thing? In this blog, we’re going to explain exactly what a container farm is and what the benefits of growing crops in this way are.

FAQLettUs Grow Ltd7 April 2021Learning, Vertical Farming, Container Farming

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