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Microgreens
Why use hemp as a hydroponic growing medium for Babylon Garden ?
Hemp is a plant known for its health benefits, being an important source of protein, fibre and essential fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6. In addition, hemp contains other essential nutrients such as vitamins B and E, iron, magnesium and zinc.
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Hydroponic agriculture, a viable solution to help feed the global population
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in which the roots are grown in a soilless medium such as water, sand or special substrates (hemp) and nutrients, often optional, are provided in solution. This growing method is increasingly used worldwide, especially in urban areas or where soil quality is poor or limited.
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What is the contribution of the University of Agricultural Sciences from Cluj-Napoca to the Babylon Garden hydroponic system?
Thank you Conf. Dr. Paula Moraru from USAMV Cluj for her contribution to the development of the Babylon Garden hydroponic system ! The Babylon Garden system is 100% developed in Romania, built as a vertical, modular, self-sustainable solution for growing sprouts and microplants quickly in any home.
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About macronutrients in sprouts and microplants (carbohydrates, proteins, fats).
The energy in the seed is stored as protein, fat and carbohydrates. In chia, sunflower and sesame seeds for example, fat is the dominant nutrient and makes up to half of the seed's content. However, vegetables seeds such as peas, lentils and beans have only about 1% fat. Instead, they contain more carbohydrates, as do cereal seeds such as quinoa and buckwheat.
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Hydroponics, about war, peace and Planet Mars
In modern times, more so since 1900, we see a lot of documentation from China about the cultivation of sprout vegetables. Sprouts, rich in vitamins and nutrients, are a vital source of food in China, especially in winter and in colder northern regions where other types of vegetables are not available.
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