Why Eating Local Is Important?Eating locally first means choosing food that is grown and harvested close to where you live, and then distributed over shorter distances than is usually the case. Here's is why eating local is important 1. Food is tastier and healthier :...

Market Opportunities for HydroponicsAs the world population continues to grow, the demand for food will only increase. With traditional farming methods, it is estimated that we will not be able to keep up with the demand. This is where hydroponics comes in....

A bit about Hygrow TechnologyModern farming is about leveraging technonolgy to create innovative techniques and farming practices that helps farmers increase efficiency and reduce the amount of natural resources needed to meet the world’s food, fuel and fiber demands....

Does Hydropnic means genetalicallt modified? GMO or Genetically modified Organisms is  a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified in a laboratory using genetic engineering or transgenic technology. Often, people think that...

Healthy Kale ChipsThe healthiest chips you can every eat.  Made from farm fresh Hygrow KaleServings 1Ready In: 30 minCalories: 58Good For: SnackAbout this RecipeMade by quickly tossing together three simple ingredients – fresh kale, olive oil, and flaked sea salt –...

Healthy Kale Avocado SaladSimple and Healthy. Made from farm fresh Hygrow KaleServings 8Ready In: 15 minCalories: 190Good For: LunchAbout this RecipeFatty, spicy, invigorating, and fresh, this dark green kale salad with avocado is a quick and healthy addition to any...

How is Hygrow Rewriting Agriculture In the UAE?Hygrow is unlike any other indoor farm. Not only do we truly grow vertically, rather than in horizontally-stacked trays, we’re developing technology that means our farms can be established anywhere in the world. This is...

History of Vertical FarmingThe word hydroponics comes from the roots “hydro”, meaning water, and “ponos”, meaning labor, hence growing plants using only water, nutrients, and a growing medium.  Popularized in the 1940s, and solidified in growing culture by the 2000s,...

Is Hydroponic produce Organic?According to the USDA, “Produce can be called organic if it’s certified to have grown on soil that had no prohibited substances applied for three years prior to harvest.” Farms seeking organic certification must go through an intensive...