Urban Farming

A vertical hydroponic tower can grow 13.8x more lettuce per square foot than a flat bed, with one tradeoff. Here's how to pick, build, and mount one safely.

Jul 27, 2026 · 7 min read

Fruiting crops need 6-8 hours of direct sun, herbs need only 3-5. Match your hydroponic balcony plants to real sun and wind, and see what to skip for now.

Jul 28, 2026 · 5 min read

A hydroponic balcony garden needs as little as 3 hours of direct sun. This guide covers wind, weight, system choice, and the easiest plants to start with.

Jul 27, 2026 · 7 min read

Hydroponics grows food in water, no soil needed, and uses 13x less water than field farming. This science-backed guide covers systems, costs, crops, nutrients, pH, and light so you can start today.

Jun 7, 2026 · 13 min read

Grow lettuce in 30–38 days without a pump. This Kratky method guide covers container sizing, the air gap rule, nutrient mixing, and 4 common mistake fixes.

Jun 8, 2026 · 10 min read

Mix your first hydroponic nutrient solution right: EC 0.8–1.8 mS/cm, pH 5.5–6.5, step-by-step guide from OSU and MU Extension to avoid nutrient lockout.

Jun 8, 2026 · 8 min read