An article in Dagens Industri highlights water cultivation, or hydroponic cultivation, as a growing trend in home cultivation. Niklas Hjelm, author of a book on the subject, shares his insights into this effective cultivation technique. Inspired by urban growing trends in New York, Niklas has explored the benefits of using water instead of soil for home cultivation – an ideal solution for city dwellers.
This method is particularly suitable for smaller spaces such as balconies and offers easy maintenance. Hydroponic growing is not only popular among hobby growers, but also in commercial greenhouses and among startups. Large companies such as IKEA have begun to integrate these systems into their product range, which further underlines the method's growing popularity.
In addition to this, there are initiatives like Smoothcrops that play an important role in making this trend more accessible and inclusive. By providing easy-to-use, affordable and efficient hydroponic systems, Smoothcrops enables people from different backgrounds and circumstances to participate in home growing. Their work helps spread knowledge and enthusiasm for hydroponics, making the trend more inclusive and accessible to a wider audience.
The future of home gardening looks bright, with hydroponic growing not just a trend, but a sustainable lifestyle that is increasingly integrated into our homes.
We at Smoothcrops are paving the way, we look forward to a future where home cultivation is part of every household, which contributes to a more sustainable and conscious consumption and production of food.
Mvh Nicklas L, CEO Smoothcrops