Northfield, Birmingham -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/27/2015 -- Recent reports have been highlighting the popularity of a sustainable method of growing plants – hydroponics – with a unique example taking place underneath Clapham High Street in London. The London underground tunnels are typically associated with modern travel, but a number of keen growers are working to show that it can take another aspect of modernity forward too – through a Zero Carbon Food initiative. A company has developed a city-farm in one such tunnel area – which has been closed to transport for a number of years.
The initiative to bring Zero Carbon growing forward involves hydroponics systems. This is technique which does not typically involve soil as a grow medium, but instead a nutrient solution is used. This makes it less resource intensive and therefore ideal for confined spaces. It also is a carefully-managed process involving light controls, so when all the equipment is set-up, it opens up growing capacities anywhere. Growing underground could be seen as the next trend to take off.
The ability to use hydroponics underground and in enclosed spaces highlights its sustainable benefits. On a larger scale therefore, it is possible to see how it could be used to provide food for people in urban areas and also communities with poor soils. There are a number of possibilities.
About Grow World
A prime provider of a business welcoming the interesting and increasing use of hydroponics technologies is Grow World. They are prime providers of equipment and advice in the area and a spokesperson had this to say:
"The hydroponics initiative in underground London is certainly something to celebrate. It raises important awareness of the method and shows that it really is innovative. Hydroponics is predicted to be a practical success – providing bigger yields more quickly – and therefore it is great to see people getting involved where they can."
PR Contact:
Grow World Hydroponics
Name: Paul Williams
Email: growworld@live.co.uk
Address: 1271 Bristol Road South
Northfield
Birmingham
B31 2SP
Telephone: 0121 448 3155
http://www.grow-world.co.uk/