I like the way you explain. So I have questions: 1) Roots need exposure to water more, right? So, wouldn’t be more product when inclined or horizontal done? 2) Most of the people showing DIY ones with pipes, what is wrong with them? 3) I want to start as a hobby/side hustle to see if I have the will. What would you suggest?
Thank you for the super informative explanation. About to start a pilot in rural Tanzania to see if aquaponics will be able to work here with the limited resources available. Thanks again for all the videos!
The one aspect in vertical versus horizontal labor costs that was not address is "robotics." In horizontal harvesting, robotics has been the main factor to horizontal production being favored. I imagine this will change when vertical robotic harvesting becomes available.
It definitely plays a role, +Henry DuQuesnay, although this tech is meant for those farmers wanting to start growing immediately, and preferably without a massive capital expense on the front end. They also don't address the airflow point made in this video. That said, these farmers need tech that allows them to start growing and serving their markets quickly, and scale up organically as they make money. Robotics are neat and will definitely be part of the future of farming, but our farmers don't want to wait around for that tech to become affordable or accessible to them. Hope that makes sense.
do the racks need to be cleaned periodically? if so how often? you have to put the minerals or plant food to the drippers? is this considered a greenhouse? enclosed environment?
Sure, +paul kawsek - Just like any system, the ZipFarm will need periodic cleaning. How often you clean the system depends on your growing goals and where you're selling. For the ZipFarm, the nutrient solution is automatically mixed in a dosing tank and adding seamlessly to the system. This system works well in a warehouse or other enclosed growing environment.
@@ZipGrowInc Re: nutrient solution, which I know is a fixed cost, could one use their own nutrients mix instead or is the system calibrated and specifically designed to the nutrients mix you supply?
+Mario Orlando we've not grown iceberg yet, but we've grown some pretty serious cabbage! Here's one example> instagram.com/p/fRTCCHrH9B/?taken-by=zipgrow
Hey +Lavi Fletcher - Pests pose a problem for any commercial hydroponic operation (or any farm business for that matter). If left unchecked, pest outbreaks can cause crop damage and render your crops unsalable- a problem you can't afford to have when you have contracts to fulfill every week for local restaurants, grocery stores, or even CSAs. Despite the increased exclusion mechanisms like foot baths, etc. pest problems can be just as detrimental to indoor systems as outdoor systems depending on how much traffic your indoor system sees. It only takes letting a few aphids or thrips or fungal spores into your system to have a serious problem. If you're a commercial producer with people counting on your produce, it's not a good idea to assume safety from pest issues just because you're growing indoors. Having a solid IPM strategy is your best bet.
i really wish i could like this video more than once.
Great work at enlightning this subject. Thx a lot
Wow, thanks! Yes this one really explains well the main differences in vertical farming systems.
I like the way you explain. So I have questions:
1) Roots need exposure to water more, right? So, wouldn’t be more product when inclined or horizontal done?
2) Most of the people showing DIY ones with pipes, what is wrong with them?
3) I want to start as a hobby/side hustle to see if I have the will. What would you suggest?
Thank you for the super informative explanation. About to start a pilot in rural Tanzania to see if aquaponics will be able to work here with the limited resources available. Thanks again for all the videos!
Gunther, glad this was helpful! Let us know if we can help you in system design.
go on , youre doing fine , loving youre way of explaning
Thank you, +Gerard Lassooy
Great as always but ps those noise in the background makes it a bit hard to heard
Yes sorry about that. This is an older video that we plan to remake shortly. Stay tuned!
Very well explained, thank you sir
You're welcome😀
The one aspect in vertical versus horizontal labor costs that was not address is "robotics." In horizontal harvesting, robotics has been the main factor to horizontal production being favored. I imagine this will change when vertical robotic harvesting becomes available.
It definitely plays a role, +Henry DuQuesnay, although this tech is meant for those farmers wanting to start growing immediately, and preferably without a massive capital expense on the front end. They also don't address the airflow point made in this video. That said, these farmers need tech that allows them to start growing and serving their markets quickly, and scale up organically as they make money. Robotics are neat and will definitely be part of the future of farming, but our farmers don't want to wait around for that tech to become affordable or accessible to them. Hope that makes sense.
Hello! What would be the ideal temperature/humidity for indoor production? Thank you for the great video!
Thank you sir
do the racks need to be cleaned periodically? if so how often? you have to put the minerals or plant food to the drippers?
is this considered a greenhouse? enclosed environment?
Sure, +paul kawsek - Just like any system, the ZipFarm will need periodic cleaning. How often you clean the system depends on your growing goals and where you're selling. For the ZipFarm, the nutrient solution is automatically mixed in a dosing tank and adding seamlessly to the system. This system works well in a warehouse or other enclosed growing environment.
@@ZipGrowInc Re: nutrient solution, which I know is a fixed cost, could one use their own nutrients mix instead or is the system calibrated and specifically designed to the nutrients mix you supply?
can a heavy crop like iceberg lettuce be grown in your tower system ?
+Mario Orlando we've not grown iceberg yet, but we've grown some pretty serious cabbage! Here's one example> instagram.com/p/fRTCCHrH9B/?taken-by=zipgrow
wow....impressive
Hey,
Why are pests such a problem for an indoor system?
Hey +Lavi Fletcher - Pests pose a problem for any commercial hydroponic operation (or any farm business for that matter). If left unchecked, pest outbreaks can cause crop damage and render your crops unsalable- a problem you can't afford to have when you have contracts to fulfill every week for local restaurants, grocery stores, or even CSAs. Despite the increased exclusion mechanisms like foot baths, etc. pest problems can be just as detrimental to indoor systems as outdoor systems depending on how much traffic your indoor system sees. It only takes letting a few aphids or thrips or fungal spores into your system to have a serious problem. If you're a commercial producer with people counting on your produce, it's not a good idea to assume safety from pest issues just because you're growing indoors. Having a solid IPM strategy is your best bet.