Vertical Farming Blog
Exploring Hydroponics: Silverton High School’s Visit to Pure Greens
In an effort to expand their knowledge about sustainable farming practices and witness firsthand how hydroponics is changing agriculture, the students at Silverton High School embarked on an exciting field …
Are Hydroponic Crops More Nutritious?
In recent years, hydroponics has emerged as an innovative and efficient method of growing crops. As the world faces increasing challenges in feeding its growing population, hydroponics offers a promising …
The Growing Tips That Helped Our Grower Thrive
Pure Greens Head Grower Andrew Wise talks us through his favorite things about farming, the future of hydroponics, and more!
Why College Campuses Should Consider Container Farming
As the world deals with environmental challenges, colleges have a unique opportunity to promote sustainability and foster agricultural innovation. One approach gaining popularity is container farming. This cutting-edge agricultural method …
Everything You Need to Know About Indoor Micro Farming
Indoor micro farming is becoming a stable alternative to outdoor commercial agriculture. The challenges of outdoor farming have pushed small family farmers off their land, consolidating commercial farms into large …
How Container Farming Benefits Correctional Facilities
Container farming can help reduce the number of repeat offenders in correctional facilities. This blog explores how this sustainable and efficient farming technique contributes to breaking the cycle of recidivism.
Picking a Location For Your Hydroponic Container Farm
Selecting the right location for your hydroponic container farm is a critical decision that can significantly impact your farming operation. Here's some valuable insights and expert advice on the key factors to consider when picking a spot.
Full-Spectrum Grow Lights vs. Sunlight: Which is Best?
Sunlight is crucial for plants as it provides energy for growth. While sunlight contains a full spectrum of colors, most artificial lights typically emit only yellow or green light. However, …
How Wineries Can Use Container Farms
Container farming presents surprising advantages for wineries that can positively impact their operations. This blog explores these benefits in detail, shedding light on how container farming can revolutionize how wineries grow their crops.
Misconceptions About Hydroponics
Contrary to widespread belief, hydroponics for container farming is not as complex as it may seem. In this blog, we debunk a few common misconceptions about hydroponics and container farming. Let's uncover the truth!
What Veggies Grow Best in Container Farms?
Some container farm vegetables grow better than others in a soilless, hydroponic environment. This blog features 10 tasty veggies that we’ve found to be highly successful in our Pure Greens container farms.
Easy Hydroponic Systems That You Can Make at School
Learning about hydroponics helps students better understand the food system, plant science and more. Here, we highlight two easy school hydroponic systems: the Kratky method and Deep Flow Technique.