Ideal growth conditions for optimal nutrient content and yield in companion crops grown in vertical farming

Just Vertical builds, sells, and supports indoor growing gardens and farming modules. Indoor vertical farming is becoming more popular but is currently limited by the varieties of crops that can be grown and subsequently, the nutritionally density of those crops grown indoors. Building on the first research project between Just Vertical and Seneca in 2020, this project will produce recipes to effectively grow nutritious, high-yielding crops in AEVA units using conditions that optimize the growth of a variety of
crops grown at the same time.
The Seneca research team will develop methods for crop nutrient analysis, perform chemical analyses, and make recommendations to Just Vertical on optimizing food growth and nutrition. The project will also evaluate how common growing mistakes can affect crop yield and nutrition. These results will be implemented by customers through proprietary growth recipes, which will give Just Vertical a competitive edge to attract new customers and market share.

Faculty Supervisor:

David Guevara

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Partner:

Just Vertical

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

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