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AeroFarms operates high-density indoor farms utilizing aeroponics and LED lighting to cultivate leafy greens like lettuce and kale without soil, maximizing yields in controlled environments within urban areas.
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How does AeroFarms grow plants without soil?
AeroFarms uses aeroponics, so plant roots receive a nutrient mist inside a controlled indoor farm instead of sitting in field soil. LED lighting replaces sunlight and lets the company tune conditions for leafy greens and microgreens. [AeroFarms](https://www.aerofarms.com/about-us/)
What crops does AeroFarms grow?
Its best-known crops are leafy greens and microgreens, including lettuce-style salad greens and kale-type products. The system is aimed at short-cycle greens rather than field-size grains or tree fruit.
Does AeroFarms save water and avoid pesticides?
AeroFarms describes its closed-loop aeroponic system as using up to 90% less water for leafy microgreens than field farming. It also says its microgreens are grown without pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide sprays.
Why does AeroFarms use indoor vertical farms?
Indoor farms let AeroFarms control light, temperature, water, and nutrients throughout the year. The company became known for large urban operations in Newark, New Jersey, where controlled growing brought production closer to consumers.
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