Try Hydroponics at the Office with The Grove

Urban farming is not just big for homes, especially apartment dwellers, but it can also be taken to the office. From rooftop gardens to cafeteria compost or in-office herb and vegetable growing, many businesses are looking for creative ways to complete their sustainability programs. The new automated hydroponic growing system from Grove Labs can give businesses a sleek design for a great sustainable practice.

The Grove is a three-tiered vegetable and fruit growing system. At the top is the main growing area for larger plants–like lettuce or tomatoes–with light provided by full-spectrum LEDs that mimic the sun. Under the plants is a seedling bed for microgreens and plant starters. Below is an aquarium, where the fish and their water tank provides healthy nitrates for the plants. Everything is monitored and automated with the built-in smart system that runs the watering system, and also alerts users when they should add more fish, or when they should harvest their produce or plant new plants. When utilized efficiently, The Grove could provide 2-3 bags of salad greens every week, or 8 to 10 heads of lettuce every 20 days. 

For a family or a classroom, The Grove can be a great learning tool about how we grow our food and better ways to sustain ourselves and support a healthier produce economy. The Grove is also a great tool for teaching sustainability at the office. Not only is it a great talking point for employees, but it can also help encourage healthier eating options during lunchtime, but it can support small cafeterias by providing produce and herbs grown in-house for a small office. Successful implementation of The Grove can also help a space transition into larger hydroponic gardens, like these office gardens in Tokyo.

Overall, The Grove is a great all-in-one solution to teach offices about sustainability, and how it is possible to create in-office gardens.