Hydroponics Benefits for Education
Introduction: Preschools and learning institutes are always in search of innovative and engaging ways to enhance their curriculum and provide valuable learning experiences to their students. One such opportunity lies in partnering with Agrihome, a leading hydroponics company, specialising in indoor systems. Agrihome offers a comprehensive range of hydroponics equipment and seedlings, along with a full white glove service that takes care of every aspect of the hydroponics growing process. In this blog post, we will explore the numerous benefits of partnering with Agrihome and how it can revolutionize the learning environment for children.
Conclusion: Partnering with Agrihome opens up a world of possibilities for preschools and learning institutes. Through hydroponics, children can engage in hands-on visual learning, develop a deeper understanding of plant biology, and cultivate a love for healthy eating. Agrihome's white glove service and expert support ensure a hassle-free experience, allowing educators to focus on maximizing the educational benefits. So why wait? Embrace the future of learning with Agrihome and unlock the potential of hydroponics in your institution today!
For Offices
- Entice employees back to the workplace.
- Develop Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
- Promote sustainability, self-sufficiency, and food security.
- Encourage better eating and improved physical health.
- Support employee mental wellbeing.
- Boost morale. Improve productivity. Create a sense of place.
- Grow fresh food on site.
For Hospitalities
- Farm-to-table produce in meters and minutes!
- Allow your diners to see the fresh produce that they will be eating in 15 minutes!
- A decorative wall feature. Green walls are quite common in restaurants. Why not have the world’s first edible one?
- Showcase sustainability and self-sufficiency.
- A health statement. Produce starts to lose its nutritional content from the moment it is harvested.
For Schools
- Stay competitive and up-to-date within the pre-school and child care industry
- Easy and fun educational opportunities on nature and plant biology
- Real-time, visual, and sensory understanding of plant development from seed to harvest
- Grow child's positive reinforcement towards vegetables and healthy eating
- Monthly take-home harvest activity for the children/ students
A FULL SERVICE OFFERING. A subscription-based Farming as a Service (FaaS), we are there to assist every step of the way – we do the dirty work, and you get the freshest produce!
An Edible Wall Filled with Fresh Produce
- Delivery and assembly of Agrihome FarmTower.
- Introductory training on the product, vertical farming methods and soilless growing.
Fortnightly visits from your Personal Urban Farmer
- Fresh seedlings are delivered and planted as you harvest mature plants.
- Plant nutrients to keep your crops looking healthy!
- Nutrient optimization. Different crops need different food!
- Weekly harvesting sessions.
- Pest management techniques to keep your indoor farm healthy!
- Friendly informal onsite urban farming discussions and interaction.
Maintenance and Upkeep
- Quarterly cleaning and maintenance service of equipment.
- Full support. A private chat and ‘on the day’ in person attendance upon request.
Lifetime Service Warranty
- Broke a light? Fret not. Our monthly fee covers all part replacements at no additional cost.
SETUP REQUIREMENTS
Electricity
- Agrihome FarmTower requires power for irrigation and lighting.
- Two standard 13 Amp power points are adequate.
- The minimum installation of 3 stacks consumes: 360W power for lights, 15W power for water pump
- Both are controlled by timer systems.
Water
- Agrihome uses a closed-loop irrigation system. No access to mains water is necessary.
- Each weekly maintenance visit refills the reservoir with water and plant nutrients.
Space
- Our minimum enterprise installation requires 2m of indoor wall space.
- Reservoir depth is 45cm deep from the wall and stacks to 195cm tall.
Customer Maintenance
- Nothing required, but we welcome you to get involved with the harvests!