Hydroponics, which is the process of growing plants without soil, is an idea that's been around for a long time. The legalization of marijuana has made the method more popular, but with rising food costs and demand for sustainable farming methods, it's also becoming a staple for food production.
Nick Bellizzi took us on a tour of the greenhouse at Gotham Greens in Dixon. The company operates 13 different greenhouses in nine separate states, and they can grow 365 days a year using state-of-the-art technology.
"Our greenhouse has sensors throughout that measure temperature, humidity, CO2, and light levels, and that allows us to modulate the environment and grow crops the best," Bellizzi said.
Although a small amount of soil is used to start seedlings to establish root systems, within a couple of weeks, they are transplanted to gutters that transport nutrient-rich water to plants.
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