This Innovative Farm Grows Food Three Times Faster Than a Regular Garden

This Innovative Farm Grows Food Three Times Faster Than a Regular Garden

“Ikea is no longer content to help people simply design their kitchens — the Scandinavian retailer is now considering ways to help customers grow the food cooked in themthrough Lokal, a prototype mini-farm capable of growing greens and herbs indoors.

Developed by Ikea’s Space10 innovation lab, Lokal is based around a hydroponic farming system that uses LEDs to grow produce on stackable trays. The system’s designers claim that Lokal greens grow roughly three times more quickly than those found in a traditional garden, using 90 percent less water in the process…”

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