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Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) is one of the most studied and well-known micronutrients. But why does it matter, where can you find Vitamin C, what is the daily recommended intake (across the world), and why should you care? Read on... 

Ever wondered what’s actually in the produce you’re growing in your AEVA and EVE? We did.  As an organization dedicated to scientific research and innovation, we thought we’d go about answering that question in partnership with Seneca College and the Canadian Federal Goverment.

Part of the allure of growing your own food is exercising greater control over what you eat. The assumption is that this is generally ‘better’ for you. At Just Vertical, we want to know if growing food hydroponically at home really improves nutritional habits. How to measure this objectively, however, is a monumental task. 

In 2015, the UN released the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. In this document, 17 key goals were outlined to help guide the world to an equitable and prosperous future. These goals were what world leaders and leading NGOs considered necessary for global survival and prosperity. The second section of the goals focused on ending hunger, signaling how important this is for the future of the planet. 

At Just Vertical, our goal is not to sell an AEVA. Our goal is to encourage thinking about environmental sustainability in a personal and healthy way. The AEVA is just one method to have a positive impact but it only works if it you can use it. This week I sat down with Co-Founder Kevin Jakiela to discuss some of the testing we do to ensure that you can get what we promise from the AEVA.

SARS-CoV2, the cause of COVID-19, has spread across the world at a blistering pace, changing how we live our lives. However, the pandemic was not just left to scientists and doctors to solve. Everyone had to pitch in.

The taste of your grandmas home cooked tomato sauce , the smell of the fresh herbs that she lovingly tends to. These sensations make you feel at home in a way nothing else can. Gardening is one of the most cherished and rewarding activities among seniors.

Seeds are such an important part of your farm or garden. You plant these tiny seeds and they eventually grow into the vegetables you will harvest. They are a critical input and they aren’t cheap. Learn more about what you're paying for and what you get when you order seeds from suppliers.

We're often asked many questions about organic produce. What does it mean? What are the benefits? This article shares the many benefits of having an indoor garden and growing organic vegetables from the comfort of your own home.

Food insecurity, or not having consistent access to fresh nutritious food, continues to be an issue for people around the world. Learn more about what causes food insecurity and why might it get worse?

Nothing is more important than providing your family with nutritious and fresh food. The only problem is that it’s difficult to get really healthy and fresh produce these days. Fruits and vegetables are sprayed with pesticides and herbicides, and the focus is often on growing as much food as possible instead of as healthy as possible.

Our research and knowledge within hydroponics lets you grow food faster and healthier, making it more beneficial for everyone. We are therefore proud to show our newest product, The AEVA, and why you will love it.

Calling it “vertical hydroponic gardening” makes this type of gardening seem complicated and difficult, right? The truth is that vertical hydroponic gardening, especially using the AEVA is super easy.

You’ve probably heard of vertical gardening by now, but do you really know what the benefits are? There are lots of benefits of growing produce with the AEVA. Too many to list all of them here, but we’ve collected what we believe are the most important ones in the infographic below. Read on and let us know if you think we forgot any!