# Intelligent Indoor Gardens The CityCrop Indoor Vertical Farm System is Optimal for Small Spaces By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-04-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-vertical-farm References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/app-controlled-vertical-farming-limited-indoor-space/) & [citycrop.io](https://www.citycrop.io/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auk-mini). 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **Agriculture Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to create new technologies and solutions that improve the efficiency and sustainability of indoor farming. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indoor Hydroponic Smart Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-gardens-indoor-device.md) - [Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-hydroponic-indoor-garden.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md) - [AI-Powered Plant Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn-studio-2.md) - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md) - [Automated Commercial Kitchen Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instafarm.md) - [Smart Indoor Hydroponics Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-modular-indoor-hydroponics-garden-grow-vegetables-and-herbs-automatic.md) - [Haute Hydroponic Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-smart-farm.md) - [In-House Gardening Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-gardening.md)