Long Read: Growing Pharmaceutical Plants in Vertical Farms
* There are many plants which can be used in the production of pharmaceutical products, and vertical farming could be useful in their
Harvesting Approaches for CEA and Vertical Farming
Harvesting is the final stage in the production cycle of indoor crops, yet its importance is often underappreciated in discussions of Controlled
Understanding Crop Growth Cycles in Indoor Farming
Crop growth cycles are central to how indoor production systems function and to their promise of consistent, high-quality harvests. Unlike open-
Emerging Crops for CEA and Indoor Farming
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) has largely been associated with leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens: crops that deliver rapid turnover, predictable yields, and
Future Crops for Indoor Plant Production and Vertical Farming
The idea of emerging crops in vertical farming is no longer limited to leafy greens and herbs; researchers, entrepreneurs, and policy-makers
Using Plant Stress for the Production of Novel Compounds in CEA
Using stress to initiate the production of novel compounds in plants has become a subject of significant interest within Controlled Environment Agriculture
How to Maximise Yield and Quality in Controlled Environment Agriculture
Yield optimisation in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is one of the most discussed and researched aspects of indoor
Intercropping Strategies in CEA and Vertical Farming
Intercropping in indoor farming is an approach that aims to cultivate two or more crop species within the
Benefits and Methods of Vertical Stacking in Indoor Farming
The practice of vertically stacking crops has become central to the design and operation of modern indoor farming
Harvesting Approaches for CEA and Vertical Farming
Harvesting is the final stage in the production cycle of indoor crops, yet its importance is often underappreciated
Cultivating Coriander / Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) - Evidence Review
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) - known as Cilantro in the US - is a small herb with an annual life cycle.
Growing Chard in Indoor Farming Systems
Choosing chard as an indoor farming crop is increasingly common, as growers look for leafy crops alternatives to
Chard Production (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) – Evidence Review
Chard, also known as Swiss Chard, is the name given to the leafy vegetables of the plant Beta
How to Grow Basil in Indoor Growing Systems
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the most widely cultivated herbs in the world, prized for its aromatic
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Long Read: Growing Pharmaceutical Plants in Vertical Farms
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How to Grow Amaranth in Indoor Growing Systems
Amaranth (Amaranthus spp) is a resilient and versatile plant that has been cultivated for thousands of years, prized
Crop Management and Growing Strategies for CEA Systems
Crop management in vertical farming is both an art and a science. Unlike open-field agriculture, where environmental
Managing Plant Stress to Establish Growth Recipes in CEA
The ability to manage or introduce stress to plants for production goals is the reason why Controlled Environment
How Plants Respond to Temperature in Indoor Farms
Temperature is one of the most fundamental abiotic factors shaping plant growth and development. In controlled environment agriculture
Plant Responses to Light in Controlled Environments
Understanding how plants perceive and respond to light is central to the practice of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Plant Transpiration: What It Is and Why It Matters
Introduction Managing plant transpiration in indoor farming is one of the most significant yet often overlooked aspects of
Managing Pests and Diseases in CEA
Pest and disease management in indoor farming is a critical aspect of maintaining healthy crops, consistent yields, and