Plants grown aeroponically have 100% availability of oxygen at the root level enhancing their ability to absorb nutrients. As a result, whether talking about nutrient density, antioxidant levels, or flavonoid levels where crops rank as high as the best ever tested with soil farming.
@@Agrotonomy Thank you for responding. However, that is a selective comparison. Could you please tell us where the differences lie, and cite some bona fide scientific studies on this that cover the whole picture? This could help many of us weigh the benefits objectively, since ultimately, the benefit of food is its nutrition, more than convenience of cultivation method. Certainly, some nutrients or nutritional qualities are not equally conductive in both soil and water mediums. Could you also please address the source of the nutrients that go into the hydroponic water? Are they derived from nature and organic, or are they from chemical compounds, or some other manmade source? If the latter, what entity certifies them, and what are the longterm health risks, likewise, backed by scientific studies? Thank you.
OK now let's talk about all the chemical fertiliser you have to use..... not to mention the bleach you have to use to not get alge. the water on the soil isn't wasted its used by many other beneficial flora. it also cools everything down through evaporation. this is just more consumerism, you aren't saving squat, just acting the part.
How is this accurate? My tower garden has a reservoir of nearly 20gallons… I understand it is less water used than the soil but is it really less than 1gallon?
For lettuce you`ll find the TG will use at least 3x the amount of water per lb as he claims in the video. If his claim was accurate, you `d be able to grow 25lb`s of lettuce from a single fill of the reservoir. That`s around 37 x 300g heads of lettuce per fill of the reservoir :) Fwiw, the cost of tower garden nutrient to fill the reservoir once is $6.34, plus the cost of the rockwool cubes, and 4 weeks of electrical power to run the tower at 216 w per day
Could you tell us more about your Magical ingredients added to water? Some Excel work, thanks a lot, I am going to start this with my students in south of Morocco , The city of Ifni.
The water is mixed with a 100% ionic mineral nutrient solution providing all the essential minerals and trace elements that the crops need in order to thrive and be healthy.
@@Agrotonomy Yes of course, but what is the mixture and the proportion,is the same for all? By the way, have you tried some giant vegetables,we were given some pumpkins seeds
@@Agrotonomydude you can take vitamin c pills as you want but nothing is like eating a natural orange, there are many nutritious materials plants get from soil and most of them even today science didn't discover yet
Yes, verry eficient. My only concern is how healthy is for us to eat the plant. I am sure is all natural and BIO minerals and water added NOW. But i am sure is not how nature intend to evolve. I am sure in the long term this idea has its drawbacks. Respect the nature so you can be respected.
Aeroponic crops are very nutrient-dense, we use a 100% natural ionic mineral nutrient solution that provides all the essential minerals and trace elements for healthy plant growth. In terms of nutrient density levels, antioxidant levels, and flavonoid levels, crops grown on these towers rank as high as the best grown in soil while having over 30% increase in yields.
Looks good how about the power used to pump that water, fertilizer etc. in my garden sure use more water. But I don’t add synthetic fertilizer. Use cover crops. Plus you grow in plastic how long that last soil is forever
Each tower uses a low-wattage submersible pump that operates at 45 watts for 4.8 hours of irrigation per day (3 min. on and 12 min. off). This means that at $0.18 kWh (average cost of electricity for households in the USA), it only costs about $1.20 in electricity per tower per month.
could you also shed light on the effects of plastic material used in these hydroponic tower. does the plastic chemical gets absorbed by these plants, eventually reaching human foodchain ?
Its good to save water but the amount of hydrocarbons used in making all those pvc and plastic fittings is something to think about as well. Would be nice if could do a comparative analysis of traditional farming vs hydropoinc/aeroponic
Eventually we will develop forms of plastic that do decompose we’re gettin closer every year. But in the meantime maybe it would be a good idea to make some of these out of metal maybe
Its a hydroponic tower, a genuine aeroponic tower is able to deliver only the amount of water the plants need/use. Consider how much water is delivered by the pump if it runs for 4.8 hours a day. At 0.5 gpm, its 144 gallons a day! Fwiw, 35 mature lettuce in a genuine aeroponic tower (outdoors) need less than 5L / 1.3 gal a day. Delivering more water than the plant need is just a waste electrical power and only serves to increase the evaporative losses.
The water has an ionic mineral nutrient solution providing all the essential minerals and trace elements that the crops need in order to thrive and be healthy.
@@Agrotonomy If the pump runs for 4.8 hours a day..its hydroponic not aeroponic. If it was a genuine aeroponic tower you would only need to deliver a few gallons per day, not hundreds.
In europe it would cost around 250$ a year to run one pump... definitely need a few harvests 5o make up for that Edit: this info is a miscalculatiln which i fixed in a following comment.
@@sova... Its amazing that he considers running a 45w pump for 4.8 hours a day as "low energy usage". With a genuine aeroponic tower, the pump can run for less than an hour per week. The difference is the tower gardens hydroponic irrigation method forces you to deliver copious quantities of water per irrigation to ensure all of the roots receive enough. A genuine aeroponic tower is incredibly energy efficient because it uses mist.
@atomizer2665 Also every time the pump turns on, you get inrush current. That spikes up the energy bill too. It's not worth it unless you have a ton of space and live in an area that your electric bill won't cost an arm and a leg. Solar panels will help, but not everyone has money for solar.
These aeroponic towers are available on our website. For more information about the nutrient solution that we use, and the residential and commercial towers, make sure to visit our website: agrotonomy.com/
My biggest question is if you can use natural organic fertilizers or only synthetic ones and do u have any runoff at the end of the system? 🤔 Looks so cool!
Our nutrient solution, which consists solely of earth-based minerals and trace elements, cannot technically be labeled as organic since it does not originate from a living organism like worms. Minerals, in fact, are classified as inorganic substances. Nonetheless, our nutrient solution is free from harmful chemicals or artificial ingredients and contains only the necessary minerals and trace elements that plants need. These minerals are completely natural and not synthetic.
Very cool, very expensive. Also, not everyone lives in a Mediterranean type climate. I couldn't grow anything for at least 4 months out of the year where I live.
In terms of nutrient density levels, antioxidant levels, and flavonoid levels, aeroponic crops rank as high as the best grown in soil while having over 30% increase in yields.
Question how dose this system do in Arizona weather. I would like to do this type of growing but I don't know if I should do it out in the open or put them in a green house. Because of the harsh heat an sun. I think it would heat up the water in the system an hurt the plants in the system. Any info helps
You can set up these aeroponic towers in any climate except if it's below freezing or above 40 Celsius. In those cases, we would need to grow either indoors or in a climate-controlled greenhouse.
The cost of an aeroponic tower can differ depending on the quantity chosen, tower configuration, and shipping location. Please visit our website for more information: agrotonomy.com
The water is mixed with a 100% ionic mineral nutrient solution providing all the essential minerals and trace elements that the crops need in order to thrive and be healthy.
Plants grown aeroponically have 100% availability of oxygen at the root level enhancing their ability to absorb nutrients. As a result, whether talking about nutrient density, antioxidant levels, or flavonoid levels where crops rank as high as the best ever tested with soil farming. Increase in nutrient density, flavonoids, and antioxidant levels also translates in superior taste and vegetables with the appropriate texture and water content.
Our soluble nutrient solution features the purest minerals and trace elements including nitrogen, calcium, chelated iron, phosphate, sulfur, soluble potash, magnesium, boron, copper, manganese, molybdenum, zinc, and many other micronutrients and trace elements.
I love this method of growing food....it is a clever water and space saving system without pesticides.....a big smack on the face of big poisonous corporations 🤣🤣🤣🤣
These plants need pesticide protection as much as ground-based plants. Additionally, the nutrients have to be continually added to the water since the soil isn't able to provide them naturally. The "Big Poisonous Corporations" appreciate your support!
Each tower uses a low-wattage submersible pump that operates at 45 watts for 4.8 hours of irrigation per day (3 min. on and 12 min. off). This means that at $0.18 kWh (average cost of electricity for households in the USA), it only costs about $1.20 in electricity per tower per month.
We begin by using seeds, which we place in agricultural rock wool made from basaltic rock. We give the seeds water until they sprout and become seedlings within 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the type of plant. Next, we move the seedlings to an aeroponic tower. We feed our plants with a combination of water and a natural mineral nutrient solution. Using a low-wattage submersible pump, this nourishing blend circulates from the bottom of the tower. Once it reaches the top, it gently drizzles down, showering the roots and creating an optimal environment for nutrient absorption.
Could you please detail us on the cost involved in nutrients that is mixed in water,the seeds and the material that is used to grow the seed.... The total cost of a fully grown plant that is grown in organic soil and this method.....
You could use the roots and any waste (tops and tails) as compost for your soil. And plant some extra stuff in the soil itself. So you could grow more in the space you have.
Soil in my garden is every year better and better. You need only proper treatment with 100% ecological methods. In hydroponic you need to use a lot of fertilizers, which mostly are mined and degrade environment.
The water has an ionic mineral nutrient solution providing all the essential minerals and trace elements that the crops need in order to thrive and be healthy.
The price of an aeroponic tower can differ based on the quantity selected, tower setup, and shipping country. To learn more, we recommend visiting our website: agrotonomy.com/
Every tower is equipped with a low-power water pump that uses only 45 watts and runs for 4.8 hours each day to water the plants. It follows a schedule of 3 minutes on and 12 minutes off. This means that, considering the average electricity cost for households in the USA at $0.18 per kilowatt-hour, the monthly electricity expense for each tower is approximately $1.20.
Considering that the plants are growing vertically upwards off the ground, this drastically reduces the amount of pests that can access the plants. However, if we do have an insect issue, we use organic pest control such as neem oil, pyrethrin, thuricide, and agricultural soap (potassium salts).
Depending on how much electricity you use. As for the liquid ferterlizer and grower depending on how big you buy it. And the price for there is close to 1k but you can get it cheeper at other places like Amazon or your local garden store if they have it. You can even get those cheep hydroponic herb gardens and grow plants in that and even vegetables it does the same thing as this.
Our soluble nutrient solution features the purest minerals and trace elements including nitrogen, calcium, chelated iron, phosphate, sulfur, soluble potash, magnesium, boron, copper, manganese, molybdenum, zinc, and many other micronutrients and trace elements.
These aeroponic towers can be set up in almost any climate except for extremely low temperatures below freezing or very high temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. In such cases, indoor growing or a climate-controlled greenhouse may be required.
@@Agrotonomy thanks for answering. I'll work with indoor techniques. Cause humidity is high, sometimes we have a termic sensation above 39C but not always. Was helpful, thanks a lot. I'll try and let you know results
These aeroponic towers can be found on our website. For more information on the available residential and commercial options, visit our website: agrotonomy.com If you're located outside the US, Canada, or Europe, please fill out the contact form, and we'll gladly share more details with you.
The price of an aeroponic tower can differ based on the quantity selected, tower setup, and shipping country. To learn more, we recommend visiting our website: agrotonomy.com/
Can you put different plants in one tower at the same time? For example, can I grow tomato, cucumber, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli all at once? Or is there a different nutrient mix for each plant?
Yes, you can grow different crops on a single aeroponic tower because we use the same nutrients and watering intervals. You can grow over 160 annual crops, including leafy greens, aromatic herbs, vegetables, as well as fruits like strawberries and melons, and even edible flowers.
There is a scientific comparative study that compares nutrient density levels, antioxidant levels, and flavonoid levels of crops grown in the soil and crops grown in the towers, it shows that aeroponic crops rank as high as the best grown in soil while having over 30% increase in yields. The study is featured on our website under the Beyond Organic page: agrotonomy.com/beyond-organic/
You can grow over 160 different crops on these aeroponic towers including leafy greens, aromatic herbs, vegetables, fruits like strawberries and melons, and edible flowers because we use the same nutrient solution and irrigation cycle for all crops.
We have partnered up with a local farm in the Philippines that handles shipping within the country. Feel free to slide into our DMs, and we'll get you the details you need.
We have a great selection of these aeroponic towers available on our website. If you want more details on residential and commercial towers, simply visit our website: agrotonomy.com/
Each tower uses a low-wattage submersible pump that operates at 45 watts for 4.8 hours of irrigation per day (3 min. on and 12 min. off). This means that at $0.18 kWh (average cost of electricity for households in the USA), it only costs about $1.20 in electricity per tower per month.
Absolutely! Aeroponic crops are very nutrient-dense, we use a 100% natural ionic mineral nutrient solution that provides all the essential minerals and trace elements for healthy plant growth.
Each tower uses a low-wattage submersible pump that operates at 45 watts for 4.8 hours of irrigation per day (3 min. on and 12 min. off). This means that at $0.18 kWh (average cost of electricity for households in the USA), it only costs about $1.20 in electricity per tower per month.
