Systems & Applications

Aero-Green’s aeroponics growing system is developed by A/P Lee Sing Kong of the Nanyang Technological University.

Aeroponics is a method of growing plants whereby the roots of the plants are suspended in the air. The plants are anchored in holes, atop a panel of polystyrene foam.

From a sealed trough below, a fine mist of solublenutrients are sprayed and they adhered to the roots.

In supporting good and healthy growth of the plants, the availability of air in the root zone is critical. In aeroponics, air is aptly present and unlike hydroponics system where water is circulated to encourage aeration of the solution.

Besides saving substantial savings in water and land, two of Singapore’s most prized assets, the system also produces cleaner vegetables as they are cultivated under protected environment.

The principle of aeroponics lies in the periodic spraying of plant roots with a nutrient mist, which encourages the growth of an extensive network of fine lateral roots. Because the collective surface area represented by these tiny roots is very large, the uptake of oxygen and nutrientsis much greater than usual, which ultimately allows the plant to grow faster.

The cutting edge technology in cultivating vegetables is most ideal for countries where water and land are scarce.