Field Notes
Notes from
the farm and the tower.
What we've learned building a hydroponic farm and a managed tower service in Charleston. Some of it's practical, some of it's just interesting.
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Why Aeroponic
What changes when you grow plants in air instead of dirt. Up to 98% less water, three times faster growth, and a 30 by 30 inch footprint.
Read → Our ProcessHow We Grow
The basics of our setup. Coconut coir, vertical racks, flood tables, and why we went this route.
Read → The NumbersHydroponics vs. Traditional Farming
Water usage, space, and harvest cycles compared side by side. Real numbers for growing butterhead lettuce two different ways.
Read →All Notes
How We Use Water
Our system uses about 90% less water than growing in the ground. Here's how that actually works and what the numbers look like.
Read → GrowingChoosing the Right Cultivars
Not every green works in every system. What we've tried, what flopped, and what grows well for us.
Read → The DetailsDialing In Nutrients
pH, EC, and the daily adjustments that keep the system running right. A little chemistry, a lot of checking numbers.
Read →From Garage to First Sale
How we went from a garage grow setup to delivering our first case to a restaurant.
Coming SoonGrowing in the Lowcountry
Charleston's heat, humidity, and restaurant scene all factor into what we grow and when. Some notes on farming here.
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