Congrats on this important initiative. It appears this model is best suited for leafy greens production. California and Arizona are the biggest shippers, especially in colder months, and the shipping/handling to the eastern markets takes a toll on product quality. Scaling down from those massive operations (both in field and greenhouse production) would allow "locally grown" to be more feasible for leafy greens commodities. I wonder about the strategies for managing whatever pest and disease pressures there may be in these micro-greenhouse installations, especially providing support for novice growers. Also, how do these systems translate for other produce crops that would require more space?
I always see only herbs, greens, microgreens etc... that is nice filler, But what about the bulk of the food, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, vegetables. Completely agree that we can at least reduce this part of the carbon emission cycle. But this seems to be a small % where everyone is moving to work on. Comments are welcome.
Lesson: Use UN money to fund your project in the name of helping the needy, if it becomes successful, turn it into private company! Otherwise continue your 'help!'!
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I’ve shared this far and wide - brilliant!
This is great TED !
Congrats on this important initiative. It appears this model is best suited for leafy greens production. California and Arizona are the biggest shippers, especially in colder months, and the shipping/handling to the eastern markets takes a toll on product quality. Scaling down from those massive operations (both in field and greenhouse production) would allow "locally grown" to be more feasible for leafy greens commodities. I wonder about the strategies for managing whatever pest and disease pressures there may be in these micro-greenhouse installations, especially providing support for novice growers. Also, how do these systems translate for other produce crops that would require more space?
Really well done
love this
I’ve never thought of this before
I always see only herbs, greens, microgreens etc... that is nice filler, But what about the bulk of the food, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, vegetables. Completely agree that we can at least reduce this part of the carbon emission cycle. But this seems to be a small % where everyone is moving to work on. Comments are welcome.
You can grow those vegetables with a different method.
Great
Lesson:
Use UN money to fund your project in the name of helping the needy, if it becomes successful, turn it into private company!
Otherwise continue your 'help!'!
Still expensive and out of reach for budget-conscious normies
You have to start somewhere! Our goal is to drive the manufacturing costs down so this becomes accessble to anyone.