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Queens University Phytotron

August 8, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Queen’s University Phytotron — a cutting-edge research facility designed for advanced plant science research and housed within the Department of Biology.

The Phytotron includes six climate-controlled greenhouse zones, 30 environmental growth chambers, and a lab. Each area is equipped to mimic a wide range of environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, CO₂ levels, air flow, and light quality.

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Ottawa Mission Hydroponic Farming

August 7, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

According to the Ottawa Food Bank’s 2024 hunger report, roughly one in four households in the city are facing food insecurity. The Ottawa Mission is one of a number of shelters helping to address this issue with their mobile food truck.

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Vertical Future Up For Sale

August 4, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Founded in 2016, the UK-based company began life growing leafy greens in vertical farms before pivoting to making vertical farming infrastructure that promised “hands-free automation from seed to harvest.” More than 90% of this system was designed and manufactured in house, and it was supported by DIANA, a proprietary SaaS offering.

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Vertical Farming Failures & Growth

July 21, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

But other vertical farm ventures in the U.S. are thriving under a more sustainable site selection model and a more judicious deployment of technology. In May, for example, the trade publication Robotics and Automation News posted its list of top 20 success stories in the U.S. and elsewhere, including the Wyoming-based company Vertical Harvest.

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Growing Aeroponic Tomatoes

July 18, 2025 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Can You Grow Full-Sized Tomato Plants in Aeroponics? Growing aeroponic tomatoes indoors or in greenhouses is often limited to compact, quick-finishing varieties like dwarf or patio tomatoes. These setups typically yield grape or cherry types. […]

Hydroponic Nutrient Kits

July 17, 2025 Erik Biksa Comments Off

Hydroponic fertilizers are not the same as those used in soil gardens. They’re designed with different ingredients and molecular structures to ensure solubility and nutrient availability in water-based systems. Using the correct type can help avoid root issues, nutrient lockout, and poor performance.

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Hydroponics Farming at Sea

July 14, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

One of the world’s leading dry bulk ship owners, Berge Bulk, harvested over 1.2 metric tonnes of fresh vegetables at sea in 2024 through its fleetwide hydroponics program. Launched in 2019, the initiative is part of Berge Bulk’s broader efforts to improve crew’s wellbeing and reduce food and packaging waste.

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Aeroponics Malaysia

July 7, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

We stumbled upon what felt like a “big” secret — one that, in hindsight, was hiding in plain sight: what happens below the surface often dictates what flourishes above it. In other words, roots rule. The shoots and leaves may take the spotlight, but it’s the roots backstage, calling the shots. We discovered that by cooling the roots, we could grow temperate greens in the sweltering tropics.

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No Aid for Hydroponic Farmers

July 2, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Nine months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of western North Carolina, many farmers are still picking up the pieces. But for hydroponic growers like Kevin and Alicia Stump, the road to recovery has been especially challenging — with few disaster assistance programs that recognize their farming model.

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SARBI Hydroponic Farms

June 30, 2025 Erik Biksa Comments Off

The CBC’s Colleen Connors tours the unlikely growing site — a storage container sitting along the side of a road. Felicia Hillier, manager of SABRI Farms, explains how more sites like this could mean fresh produce grown right here.

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