Vertical farming is a 21st century way of maximizing agricultural output in a small space. It uses cutting-edge technology like aeroponic towers as as-needed watering systems. That lets people grow food for their own use and for sale in much smaller "farms." | Interesting Engineering

Vertical gardening is where it’s at! Here’s some quick vertical growing tips to help you succeed… 🌱 FOR HEAVY FRUITS like melons, add support for your vertical melons by making hammocks from old nylon panty hose. 🌱 Use a strong structure for these plants to climb. Cattle panels work beautifully. 🌱 Look for bean varieties labeled as “pole” beans and tomato varieties labeled as “indeterminate” - these are your climbers. 🌱 Most cucumbers and winter squash will thrive with a trellis to climb and