Syngenta Vegetable Seeds embraces diverse growing systems. Indoor leafy farming offers growers’ distinct advantages:
- Higher yield: With optimised supply of nutrients and controlled environmental conditions, plants can grow faster and produce more cycles each year.
- Water conservation: Nutrient solution is recycled and reused, making this a more efficient and water-saving growing method.
- Space efficiency: They can be set up in small spaces, making them ideal for urban agriculture and areas with limited land availability.
- Reduced pest and disease problems: As there is no soil, there are no soil-borne pests and less chance of disease, reducing the need for pesticides and promoting organic farming practices.
- Controlled environment: It allows for precise control over factors such as temperature, humidity, and nutrient levels, enabling optimal growth conditions for specific crops.
- Year-round production: It allows for continuous crop production throughout the year, as the growing environment is not dependent on seasonal changes or weather conditions.
- Reduced labour: Indoor leafy farming can be automated, reducing the need for manual labour tasks such as weeding and tilling, making them more efficient and cost-effective in the long run.
Our top varieties for vertical farming
Lettuce
CRISPITA II
Babyleaf
Unique robust, crisp baby leaf lettuce with a sweet taste, narrow petiole and frilly 3D leaf shape
