Rotary Hydroponics

Brockney C • September 6, 2018

The Space-Aged Growing System

The space aged rotary hydroponics system that is used by NASA to grow fruit and vegetables on the ISS international station

Rotary Hydroponics is a striking and eye-catching system that was originally developed by NASA to grow fresh fruit and vegetables in space. NASA's goal is to eat a fresh and tasty salad on Mars and in the meantime they are happy to set this up on the International Space Station.

With a real futuristic and sci-fi look to it this could also fit well into a well equipped and tech-savvy homeplace.

With the light being central to the growth and the unit rotating, plants grow towards it and all areas receive an equal amount of light. As with many hydroponic systems this can be fully automated and also controlled with a smartphone.

Multiple rotary hydroponic systems being used for efficient growth of fruit and veg

These systems are available in many different sizes and can potentially be stacked together for a full scale industrial setup. For domestic use a unit could be built into a kitchen setting, perhaps taking the space of one of the food cupboards so the food is literally being topped up naturally!

Alternatively, a decorative tabletop device could be perfect for growing your herbs.

Whilst we do not stock these items directly in-store, we can get them and can certainly assist with the ongoing nutrient provisions!