London: A noted company of England named Blooming British is famous for its traditional flower farming. The company has transformed household plant cultivation in the UK with the help of vertical farming. This novel method is helping plants to grow faster and remain more efficient and environmentally friendly as well. Earlier, it was a tradition to grow houseplants in large glasshouses, which was expensive. The managing director of the company believes that vertical farming is expected to be the future of houseplant farming.
“We can grow plants twice as fast as in conventional glasshouses while reducing our carbon footprint,” says Matthews. “Our plants are also grown without peat, which helps protect the environment.”
After thorough research, the company has created a well-organized system that boosts productivity two to three times per square meter. The company’s aim is to increase the production of plants to supply them to supermarkets, garden centers, online customers, and so on.
However, vertical farming is not free from challenges. One of the major hurdles is knowing the requirement of precise light for different plant species. Each plant needs specific light for its proper growth.
Location flexibility is the primary benefit of vertical farming. In traditional glasshouse farming, there was the requirement of large spaces. However, vertical farms can be established everywhere with minimal restrictions, and they are cost-effective as well.
Blooming British has invented a remarkable way to grow plants in any place; through this method, the growth rate is high, which will help in fulfilling the increasing demand for high-tech houseplant production in the UK.
