If you’re eager to grow your own food but don’t think you have enough space, it’s time to consider setting up a hydroponic grow tower – a type of vertical farming system that uses a soilless technique for growing plants in a controlled environment. A common setup consists of a series of stacked levels or trays that contain a growing medium such as rockwool or perlite.
Nutrient-rich water is pumped through the system and distributed to the plant roots, which absorb the necessary nutrients directly from the water. These offer several benefits for home gardening, including:
Efficient Use of Space
Hydroponic grow towers are compact and take up very little space, even if all you have is an area indoors, a balcony or small yard.
Yield
Plants grown in hydroponic grow towers tend to grow faster and produce a higher yield than traditional soil-based gardening, due to a constant supply of water, nutrients and oxygen, which allows them to grow quickly and efficiently.
Water Conservation
Hydroponic grow towers use significantly less water than traditional soil-based gardening. The water is recycled and reused rather than lost through evaporation or runoff.
Less Susceptible to Pests
Towers are elevated off the ground, making them less accessible to pests.
Less Maintenance
They don't require weeding, tilling or digging, which means less time spent maintaining the garden and more time harvesting.
Year-Round Growing
You can grow plants year-round in a hydroponic grow tower, yielding fresh produce every season.
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