Hydroponics

Hydroponics is a type of horticulture which involves growing plants, usually crops, without soil, by using water-based mineral nutrient solutions in an artificial environment. Terrestrial or aquatic plants may grow freely with their roots exposed  to the nutritious liquid or the roots may be mechanically supported by an inert medium such as   perlite,gravel or other substrates.

Aquaponics

Aquaponics is a food production term that couple aquaculture, raising fish, with hydroponics  (cultivating plants in water) whereby the nutrient-rich aquaculture water is fed to hydroponically grown plants.

Plants are grown in hydroponics systems, with their roots immersed in the nutrient-rich effluent water. This enables them to filter out the ammonia that is toxic to the aquatic animals, or its metabolites. After the water has passed through the hydroponic subsystem, it is cleaned and oxygenated, and can return to the aquaculture vessels.

Aeroponics

Food is grown without dirt or water, a misty flow of air is provided to the vegetables via stream of misty air flow with all the nutrients that the plant requires

Step 1

• Rent a warehouse.

• Subdivide interior spaces as needed.

• Install check valves on all water mains.

• Incorporate air gaps in the water supply system.

• Install plastic tanks designated for chemical formulations.

Step 2

• Install electrical outlets for dedicated circuits.

• Install transformers to support circuit requirements.
• Install air filters on all ventilation equipment.
• Construct vestibules at all access and egress points to prevent contamination.

Step 3

• Sublease spaces to locals interested in community farming.

• Hold training sessions in partnership with equipment manufacturers and universities.

• Create engagement events with the local community.

• Provide communalization of components and resources for sharing among vertical farmers.