description Lufa Farms Overview
Lufa Farms is a commercial vertical farm located in Ottawa, Canada. It utilizes a rooftop greenhouse structure and hydroponic systems to grow mixed crops like leafy greens and herbs continuously. This innovative approach provides fresh produce directly to consumers and supports urban food security initiatives, particularly for those seeking locally sourced options.
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Are Lufa Farms' greenhouses actually located in Ottawa?
No. Lufa Farms operates its urban farms in the Montreal area and expanded basket delivery to Ottawa; its first commercial rooftop greenhouse opened in Montreal's Ahuntsic borough.
How do Lufa Farms grow vegetables on rooftops through a Quebec winter?
The company uses enclosed hydroponic greenhouses with controlled temperature, irrigation, and crop conditions. This allows crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, herbs, and leafy greens to be grown throughout the year.
Can customers buy only Lufa-grown vegetables?
Lufa's online Marketplace combines produce from its own farms with food from other local farmers and makers. Customers build recurring baskets and collect them at designated pickup points or use delivery where available.
Why is Lufa Farms important to rooftop agriculture?
Lufa opened what it describes as the world's first commercial rooftop greenhouse in 2011. It later expanded to multiple Montreal-area farms, including a large greenhouse built above a former Sears warehouse.
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