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Intelligent Indoor Gardens

The CityCrop Indoor Vertical Farm System is Optimal for Small Spaces

— April 8, 2017 — Eco
This miniature indoor vertical farm is a way to grow fresh produce year round from your home or office. Automated indoor farming company CityCrop offers a smart farm system that uses hydroponics and an app to help you grow plants in a limited amount of space and eat clean.

The indoor vertical farm gives you access to pesticide-free food all year with a soilless base. The CityCrop app acts as a guide and also enables you to monitor plant growth. The mini farm is climate-controlled with adjustable trays, so you can enjoy a variety of fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables. Equipped with LED grow lights and a nutrient dosing system, it can be managed from anywhere.

This system demonstrates how urban environments can still foster fresh, clean food.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Indoor Farming - Opportunity for businesses to develop advanced technologies and systems that automate the process of indoor farming, allowing for efficient and year-round cultivation of produce.
2. Hydroponics - Expanding market for businesses to offer hydroponic systems that provide a soilless base for growing plants, enabling individuals to grow fresh produce in limited spaces.
3. Smart Farming Apps - Emerging trend of developing mobile applications that act as a guide for indoor farming, allowing users to monitor plant growth and adjust farming conditions for optimal results.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to create new technologies and solutions that improve the efficiency and sustainability of indoor farming.
2. Home Appliance - Opportunity for businesses in the home appliance industry to develop compact and automated indoor farming systems for consumers, providing a convenient way to grow fresh produce at home.
3. Mobile App Development - Rising demand for developers to create user-friendly and intuitive mobile applications specifically designed for indoor farming, allowing users to easily monitor and manage their crops.
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