Powerhouse Plant: CDC Names Watercress Healthiest Vegetable

Powerhouse Plant: CDC Names Watercress Healthiest Vegetable

Watercress, a leafy green plant with a peppery flavor, has been named the healthiest vegetable by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And for a good reason. With its high nutrient content and versatile use in culinary dishes, it’s easy to see...
Designing for Growth: Hydroponic Project Design

Designing for Growth: Hydroponic Project Design

As any grower will tell you, the strength of the roots is important for a plant to thrive. The same idea applies in hydroponics, not just in the plants themselves, but the very foundation in which a hydroponic operation is built. The cornerstone of any successful...
Hydroponic Lighting: Shedding Light on This Growth Factor

Hydroponic Lighting: Shedding Light on This Growth Factor

Hydroponics is the future of farming! This indoor, water-based growing technique is renowned for several reasons, one being that growers can control every factor of their plants’ growth to produce the best possible yields, including lighting! All plants need light to...
Hydroponics: Reducing the Environmental Impact of Farming

Hydroponics: Reducing the Environmental Impact of Farming

Did you know that 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the United States were emitted through agriculture in 2022? That is equivalent to about 630 million metric tons of CO2! That’s the current environmental impact of farming.  We will be the first to emphasize...
Exploring Hydroponics’ Pros and Cons

Exploring Hydroponics’ Pros and Cons

The hydroponics industry is growing worldwide! Did you know that as of 2023, the global hydroponics market size was valued at $5.00 billion and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.4% from 2024 to 2030? It’s true! With such rapid development, it...