OUR TECHNOLOGY

Our technology.

If you’ve made it this far, you already deserve a big ol’ pat on the back. Hydroponics and indoor farming can be a confusing world.

However, we think that once you learn a little more about hydroponics, vertical farming, and our processes, you’ll find our technology and approach a lot more straightforward than it may seem.

Come on a journey with us...

Our technology.

Hydroponics 101.

Every single one of our growing systems utilizes hydroponic technology - but what exactly does this mean? And why is this the ideal way for you to grow fresh, nutritious produce inside your own home?

Basics of hydroponics.

Plants need water, right? Of course! Outside in the wild, water is generally provided by the best irrigator of them all - mother nature. However, when we grow indoors, we don't have the convenience of an impromptu rain shower to keep our plants healthy and hydrated.

Therefore, many hydroponic systems rely on a man-made irrigation system to give the plants the water they so dearly crave.

Our grow walls and farms provide water directly to the plants via an irrigation system that is attached to either the plumbing of your premises, or in a reservoir below the farm. The water is fed through the farms via a pre-set timed pump that gives the plants the perfect amount of water where and when they need it.

Water.

One enormous benefit of hydroponic growing is that plants only take the water and nutrients that they need at any given time. Call it the ultimate democratic system.

The outcome of this this is that the remaining water is returned unused to the original water source. This, in turn, creates an extremely efficient growing process, effectively eliminating water wastage (which is extremely common in traditional agriculture). In fact, growing hydroponically can save 95% of water when compared to traditional growing methods.

Nutrients.

Plants are reliant on soil, generally speaking. Soil is the best provider for all the nutrients a plant needs to grow. However, in the case of hydroponics (no soil, remember), we need to find farms way to provide nutrients to the plants.

Thankfully, many smart plant scientists have developed perfectly mixed nutrient solutions ideal for growing when nutrients aren't available in the growing medium. In all our farms, adding nutrients is as simple as pouring a small amount of the solutions in the water source, which is then diluted and moved through the farms.

Our pumps circulate the nutrients directly to the root systems of the plants, along with the water, and the plants take whatever they need to grow healthy and full.

There is a misconception that hydroponics isn't as flavourful or nutritious as growing in soil. In terms of nutrition, nothing is more nutritious than freshly picked produce, whether it be soil-grown, hydroponically-grown, or grown through any other method (i.e. aeroponics). Growing and buying local is going to be the most nutritious food you can get.

Lights.

Here comes the fun part. Growing with lights means that plants don't need to be outdoors or next to windows. This means, irrespective of where you live, and you can grow year round. That's right. It doesn't matter if where you live is too hot, too cold, too wet, or too dry. With lights, you can grow year-round.

All our farms come with pre-fitted, highly-efficient, full-spectrum LED lights.

Different plants require different light cycles. Our farms either include light timers (for smaller operations) or automation systems (for larger operation) that keep your plants lights on an automatic schedule. Never worry about turning your lights on and off. Your plants will always get the amount of light that they want and need.

Indoor growing and urban agriculture.

Indoor growing is what the name implies - growing food inside!

Traditional outdoor farming is reliant on the seasons and weather. Traditional outdoor agriculture also has lower crop yields in comparison to industrial vertical farms. It also is an inefficient use of space.

New methods of farming indoors, and in particular vertical indoor farming, helps alleviate the issues mentioned above. Most importantly, it utilizes an enormous amount of otherwise unproductive space in ever dense cities and urban areas. Urban agriculture, also known as urban farming or urban farming, is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around urban areas.

Put simply, it’s about being able to produce food within the limits of urban areas like dense cities or suburbs. Urban farming is an alternative way of growing that differs from traditional agricultural practices by utilizing vast areas with inadequate farmland.

THE TEAM

Our design principles.

If you're like us, then you know that efficiency and profitability go hand in hand.

Whether it's designing farms that maximize every resource or building a business model that stands up to scrutiny, we make sure every project is set up to succeed operationally and financially.

Every project is tailored to the grower's unique needs, ensuring the farm runs at peak performance and the numbers make sense.

Our design principles.

Why grow with Just Vertical?

Whether it's one garden in your kitchen or a farm for your whole building, you get the same technology and support.

Customizable.

Our commercial farms are built around your space, not the other way around.

Adaptable.

From a kitchen corner to a full container farm, there’s a size for every space.

Expertise.

We design and build our own farms, so we know indoor growing inside and out.

Partnership.

We do more than sell hardware. We grow with every grower, at home or at work.

Supported.

From your first question to your first harvest and beyond, our team is here to help.

Efficacy.

Our farms grow food in homes, schools, and businesses, so you know they work.

Community.

Join growers around the world, from home kitchens to commercial farms.

Technology.

Easy-to-use technology, from self-watering home gardens to full commercial systems.

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