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Learn how to use your Tower Garden on our aeroponic Blog. We give all kinds of tips, tricks, and advice for growing optimal crops on your Tower Garden. Agrotonomy Corp. focuses on autonomous agricultural 4.0 solutions for commercial and residential markets. We specialize in vertical farming & greenhouse full turnkey solutions.
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1w ago
Climate-Controlled Greenhouses vs. Indoor Farming is a 168-page publication for anyone hesitating between building a climate-controlled greenhouse or establishing an advanced Indoor Farm powered entirely by LED lights.
The first part of the book focuses on climate-controlled greenhouses, outlining the pros and cons of every option for construction material, cooling, heating, humidity control, flooring, air circulation, etc.
The second part covers indoor farming, discussing LED light strategies, CO₂ management, HVAC options, sanitary protocols, and compares building an indoor farm from scratch ..read more
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3w ago
In the video below, which has gone viral on Instagram, we demonstrate six weeks of basil growth on an aeroponic tower. This system allows for the cultivation of up to 52 plants in less than one square meter without the need for soil. The plants are irrigated by nutrient-rich water that is pumped to the top of the tower and flows down to nourish the roots.
At the heart of the aeroponic tower is a low-wattage submersible pump, which ensures consistent irrigation for all the plants. The process begins by placing the reservoir on the ground, securing the lid, and connecting two stainless steel rod ..read more
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3w ago
When using aeroponic towers, whether for domestic use (like the Tower Garden Home or the Tower Garden Flex) or for an aeroponic Tower Farm, a wide variety of crops can be grown successfully.
Cucumbers are one of the “aeroponic champions,” thriving remarkably well with our technology. They produce bountiful harvests and offer many different variety options. Here are some of our favorite cucumber varieties to grow:
1. Unagi Cucumbers
Famous for their glossy and spineless appearance, Unagi cucumbers are juicy, crunchy, and flavorful.
2. Dragon’s Egg Cucumbers
The Dragon’s Egg cucumber is an ..read more
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3w ago
Mosaic virus is a disease (plant pathogen) that affects a wide variety of crops, mainly cucumbers and other cucurbits. In its early stage, the mosaic virus is very easy to spot: leaves develop mottled patterns, showing unusual signs of light and dark green patches resembling a mosaic design.
As the disease progresses, the leaves might become wrinkled or even curled, which is much more than just a “cosmetic issue,” as it affects the plant’s overall health. The cucumbers themselves end up being smaller, fewer in number, and often feature odd shapes with bumpy skin showing uneven coloring.
Mosa ..read more
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3w ago
Each tower is equipped with a submersible 45W pump working 4.8 hours per day (3 minutes on and 12 minutes off).
Based on such metrics, below are the daily electrical consumption of Tower Farms featuring 10 towers, 20 towers, 30 towers, 40 towers, 50 towers, 100 towers, 300 towers, 500 towers, and 1000 towers:
10 towers: 10×0.216 kWh = 2.16 kWh
20 towers: 20×0.216 kWh = 4.32 kWh
30 towers: 30×0.216 kWh = 6.48 kWh
40 towers: 40×0.216 kWh = 8.64 kWh
50 towers: 50×0.216 kWh = 10.8 kWh
100 towers: 100×0.216 kWh = 21.6 kWh
300 towers: 300×0.216 kWh = 64.8 kWh
500 towers: 500×0.216 kWh = 108 kWh
1000 ..read more
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1M ago
When growing day-neutral strawberry varieties, we advise either a climate-controlled greenhouse or to farm indoors using LED lights. Day-neutral strawberries are extremely sensitive to the climate environment, and respecting the temperature recommended range for optimum crop yield is mandatory:
Day-neutral strawberry varieties produce fruit continuously throughout the growing season, unaffected by daylight length. They offer smaller, frequent ongoing harvests, suitable for cooler climates.
In Japan, where they grow mainly day-neutral strawberry varieties, the peak harvest season is between Nov ..read more
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1M ago
Day-neutral strawberries are popular amongst farmers and gardeners alike since they produce fruit throughout the season, usually starting around late spring and continuing until the 1st frost.
Unlike June-bearing varieties which only give one big harvest yearly, day-neutral strawberries yield several smaller harvests spread out throughout the season.
They are particularly well-suited for being grown indoors in a CEA environment whether referring to strawberry farming indoors with LED lights or inside a fully climate-controlled greenhouse.
Here’s a list of day-neutral strawberry with both the a ..read more
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1M ago
June-bearing stawberry varieties produce one large crop in late spring to early summer. They are known for high yields and large, sweet berries. They are best for those seeking a single, abundant harvest.
June-bearing strawberries are a popular choice for anyone looking to harvest a lot of fruit all at once. These varieties produce a single, large crop in late spring to early summer, making them perfect for those who want to enjoy a big, abundant harvest in one go. The berries themselves are typically large, sweet, and packed with flavor, which is why they’re a favorite for fresh eating, makin ..read more
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3M ago
Microbiomes are tiny organisms consisting of bacteria, fungi, yeast, and beneficial viruses.
They are essential in the soil for plants to properly intake nutrients and water. Microbiomes are also crucial for healthy gut flora in our bodies.
However, there is a widespread misconception that we get microbiomes in our bodies from the soil. This is not the case, so let’s debunk such a prevalent misunderstanding:
The soil is packed with microorganisms, known as microbiomes. This complex family of bacteria, fungi, and viruses breaks down organic matter and turns it into inorganic matter. In other wo ..read more
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3M ago
A Tower Farm is defined by a minimum of 10 commercial-grade aeroponic towers equipped with fully automated irrigation and nutrient-dosing systems.
It is obvious that an aeroponic tower used to grow parsley will use less water and nutrients than a tower dedicated to growing tomatoes. Our fully automated irrigation and nutrient dosing systems supply water and nutrients to each tower on an as-needed basis.
At Agrotonomy, we consider a Tower Farm the analog version of vertical farming. Contrary to conventional hydroponics, no sensor is required, only one nutrient solution is used for all crop ..read more