UNIT 1………………………………………………………… 7
Introduction to Vertical Farming
1.1 Concept of Vertical Farming
1.2 Definition, Scope and Importance of Vertical Farming
1.3 Types of Vertical Farms
1.4 Advantages and Limitations of Vertical Farming
UNIT 2………………………………………………………. 23
Techniques of Vertical Farming
2.1 Techniques of Vertical Farmingi)
Hydroponics, ii) Aeroponics, iii) Aquaponics vertical farming.
2.2 Types of Vertical Farming Structures –
i) Rack and Tray systems ii) Tower system ii) Vertical Wall System.
2.3 Important Growth Parameters in Vertical Farming –
i) Light ii) Temperature iii) Humidity iv) Electric conductivity and pH
v) Water culture system vi) Growing media.
2.4 Plants Suitable for Vertical Farming.
UNIT 3……………………………………………………. 38
Micro Greens Farming
3.1. Introduction and Definition.
3.2 Types of Microgreens Farming.
i) Kitchen Microgreen Farming or Indoor Microgreen Farming.
ii) Hydroponic Microgreen Farming System.
3.3. Techniques of Microgreen Farming.
3.4. Growing Methods of Microgreens Farming.
3.5. Nutritional Values and Health Benefits of Microgreens.
3.6. Plants used in Growing Microgreens.
UNIT 4…………………………………………………. 47
Vertical Gardening
4.1. Introduction- Definition, importance of vertical gardens.
4.2. Types of vertical gardensi)
Green walls/ Living walls ii) Green facades iii) Tower garden.
4.3. Important factors of vertical gardening.
4.4. Plants suitable for vertical gardens.
4.5. Advantages and disadvantages of vertical gardening.
UNIT 5…………………………………………. 63
Hydroponics Techniques
5.1. Introduction, definition, basic concept and design of hydroponics
techniques,
5.2. Hydroponic Growing Systemsi)
Nutrient Film Technique (NFT). ii ) Deep Flow technique (DFT).
iii) Solution culture or liquid hydroponics. iv) Flood and Drain Systems.
5.3. Growing medium and Nutrient solutions in hydroponics.
5.4. Growth parameters.
5.5. Importance of hydroponics.
5.6. Plants suitable for hydroponics.
5.7. Applications of hydroponics techniques-fodder, microgreens, vegetables..
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