How Vertical farming works
Vertical farms have three main features- LED's (light emitting diodes), an aeroponics system and a cloth medium. LED lighting gives out light of different wavelengths that target different types of chlorophyll. This increases the amount of sunlight absorbed, therefore making photosynthesis very efficient. The Aeroponics system is the key part of vertical farming. Plants are grown in a soilless mist that is sprayed from internal micro jets. This provides hydration (water), oxygen and nutrients, which are normally found in soil, and are required for roots. Since in vertical farms the roots are uncovered and exposed to more oxygen, the plants/crops will be able to grow at a faster rate. This Aeroponics system is called a closed loop system and uses 95% less water than traditional farming methods. Finally the cloth medium is used for seeding, germination (when seeds sprout), growing and harvesting of plants.
Vertical farms have three main features- LED's (light emitting diodes), an aeroponics system and a cloth medium. LED lighting gives out light of different wavelengths that target different types of chlorophyll. This increases the amount of sunlight absorbed, therefore making photosynthesis very efficient. The Aeroponics system is the key part of vertical farming. Plants are grown in a soilless mist that is sprayed from internal micro jets. This provides hydration (water), oxygen and nutrients, which are normally found in soil, and are required for roots. Since in vertical farms the roots are uncovered and exposed to more oxygen, the plants/crops will be able to grow at a faster rate. This Aeroponics system is called a closed loop system and uses 95% less water than traditional farming methods. Finally the cloth medium is used for seeding, germination (when seeds sprout), growing and harvesting of plants.
Image showing how a vertical farm works.