This Aquaponic Greenhouse is Located on Top of a Metalworking Shop
Katherine Pendrill — September 6, 2015 — Eco
References: edenworks.org & techcrunch
'Edenworks' is a New York-based startup that is running a self-sufficient aquaponic greenhouse on top of a local metalworking shop. In countries around the world, many people have turned to urban gardens as a means of supplementing the local food supply. This innovative rooftop garden not only grows its own produce but runs entirely on fish-based fertilizers.
The aquaponic greenhouse builds on the concept of virtual farming by growing a number of different foods on top of one another. The stacked growing beds contain a soil-free growing solution that produces various leafy greens and herbs. Unlike other rooftop gardens, all of the plants at Edenworks are fed fish manure. The beds are connected to a large fish tank that transfers wastewater directly to the growing beds. The technology allows the plants to be grown with entirely natural substances.
The fish-fed rooftop garden demonstrates one of the more natural ways that consumers can grow their own produce in the urban environment.
The aquaponic greenhouse builds on the concept of virtual farming by growing a number of different foods on top of one another. The stacked growing beds contain a soil-free growing solution that produces various leafy greens and herbs. Unlike other rooftop gardens, all of the plants at Edenworks are fed fish manure. The beds are connected to a large fish tank that transfers wastewater directly to the growing beds. The technology allows the plants to be grown with entirely natural substances.
The fish-fed rooftop garden demonstrates one of the more natural ways that consumers can grow their own produce in the urban environment.
Trend Themes
1. Urban Rooftop Gardens - Opportunity for businesses to create self-sufficient gardens on top of buildings to supplement local food supply.
2. Aquaponic Farming - Disruptive innovation potential in using fish-manure fertilizers to grow crops in a soil-free solution.
3. Virtual Farming - Technology-driven approach to stack and grow different foods on top of one another in a controlled environment.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - Innovative farming techniques using aquaponics and sustainable fertilizers to increase crop yield and reduce environmental impact.
2. Urban Development - Opportunities to incorporate rooftop gardens into urban infrastructure to promote local food production and create green spaces.
3. Sustainability - Growing demand for eco-friendly practices in agriculture, such as aquaponics, for a more sustainable and self-sufficient food system.
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