Re:ZipGrow: Vertical farming/urban agriculture system
by Pfhreak on Sunday March 29, 2020 @08:45PM
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Having built a system in my basement to grow basil, spinach, and lettuce, there's a whole lot more to it than $25 in plastic.
First, you should use food grade plastic, then there are lights, a pump, shelving, growing medium, fertilizer, ph adjustment, extension cords, timers, cups, air tubing, and air stone, and a bunch of other stuff.
Then you have to get it all home, double and triple check you are doing it correctly.
I don't think I spent $500, but no way anyone can put together an equivalent system for $25. Like most things, there's a lot more complexity than people realize.
First, you should use food grade plastic, then there are lights, a pump, shelving, growing medium, fertilizer, ph adjustment, extension cords, timers, cups, air tubing, and air stone, and a bunch of other stuff.
Then you have to get it all home, double and triple check you are doing it correctly.
I don't think I spent $500, but no way anyone can put together an equivalent system for $25. Like most things, there's a lot more complexity than people realize.