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Students revolutionize gardening: Vertical Gardening in the SFZ Bad Saulgau!
Lukas Stöckler presents his vertical gardening project at the student research center in Sigmaringen. Hydroponics without soil inspires!
Students revolutionize gardening: Vertical Gardening in the SFZ Bad Saulgau!
What's going on here in Cologne? Today we take a look at an exciting project that is bringing a breath of fresh air into the world of horticulture. Lukas Stöckler, a student at Störck-Gymnasium, has launched an innovative project called “Vertical Gardening” at the South Württemberg Student Research Center (SFZ) in Bad Saulgau. This is a method in which plants no longer grow on the usual bed of earth, but are grown vertically in special structures. What’s special about it? It works without any soil! Instead, the plants receive their nutrients through a so-called nutrient solution, which is dissolved in the water. The Swabian reports that his project will be presented at the upcoming Sciencesdays 2025 in Europapark Rust.
Cultivation in vertical gardening is completely independent of the climatic conditions and seasons, which is a real blessing for many hobby gardeners. Vegetables can now be grown in small spaces, be it in apartments or greenhouses. So far, Lukas has already brought radishes to harvest maturity, and the next cultivation attempt is already in the starting blocks: beans, peas and watercress will be next on the vertical stage.
Hydroponics – the miracle weapon in horticulture
But how does it all work exactly? This innovative method is called hydroponics, a form of hydroponics that allows you to grow vegetables without soil. How Samenhaus.de explains, hydroponics is particularly beneficial because it saves frequent watering and works in tight spaces. This technique was developed by Dr. Wilhelm Gericke, who simply replaced earth with water. Light, air, nutrients and the right temperature are the crucial elements for success.
Hydroponics offers numerous advantages: year-round cultivation of vegetables, controllable growth and no weed growth are just a few of them. However, this method also has its pitfalls - the plastic consumption and the electricity required for active systems are often viewed critically. More and more environmentally friendly solutions are being developed, such as using kitchen waste or tea bags as fertilizer.
Conclusion – a green future
In Cologne and beyond, hydroponics is inspiring more and more people. Heinrich Schmitt, a local horticultural expert, emphasizes: "There is definitely something in the air! The possibility of growing vegetables regardless of the seasons fascinates hobby gardeners and environmentalists alike." Lukas' vertical gardening project shows the great potential of this cultivation method. Maybe this will also be the impetus to make your own green oasis even more environmentally friendly. Further exciting developments in the field of hydroponics could help overcome the challenges of modern agriculture. If you would like to find out more, go to Yahoo News other interesting information.