(Beyond Pesticides, March 26, 2021) Certified organic, soil-based growers were dealt a blow on March 22 when a U.S. District Court in San Francisco ruled that soil-less hydroponic growing operations ...

Fresh greens don’t need soil, acres of land, or expensive equipment. A countertop, a mason jar, and a splash of curiosity can launch a thriving mini garden right in the middle of a kitchen. This ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) -- The global organic farming market is expected to hit $103 billion dollars this year, up 8% from last year. In the U.S., part of the growth is due to high-tech indoor farming.

When you think of growing fruits and vegetables, you probably think about putting plants in the ground or into pots. However, you don’t always need dirt to grow plants. In a hydroponic system, soil is ...

The dark days and cold weather of Alaska’s winter solstice season don’t exactly scream “gardening.” But what if your new winter hobby could produce fresh lettuce, greens and herbs of quality and ...

A frequent question in hydroponic groups is whether organic nutrients can be used in hydroponic systems. Some people assume that if a nutrient bottle does not have an “organic” label, it is not safe.

Barley seedlings grow on average 50% more when their root system is stimulated electrically through a new cultivation substrate. Researchers have now developed an electrically conductive 'soil' for ...

SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — Hydroponically grown crops can be considered organic, a Ninth Circuit panel ruled Thursday, upholding a federal judge’s refusal to bar hydroponic growers from using the label. The ...

Selecting the right hydroponic system is key to successful indoor thyme cultivation. Deep water culture and nutrient film ...

Eleni Stavrinidou, associate professor, and supervisor of the study and Alexandra Sandéhn, PhD student, one of the lead authors, connect the eSoil to a low power source for stimulating plant growth.