A hydroponic farm set up by Hydroponic Africa in Marsabit county. [File, Standard]
Imagine a world where fresh vegetables and herbs sprout in the heart of our cities without the need for sprawling farms.
Hydroponics, a method of growing plants without soil, uses a nutrient-rich water solution instead of earth and is useful in areas where soil quality is poor, land is frequently flooded, water supply is unreliable, or there simply isn’t enough space.