Underground farming
Underground farming is the practice of cultivating food underground. Underground farming is usually done using hydroponics, aeroponics or air-dynaponics systems or container gardens. Light is generally provided by means of grow lamps[1] or daylighting systems (as light tubes).[2]
The advantages of underground farming are that it is independent of the environment above the ground. Thus, a hot or cold climate is more manageable underground. Also, possible air pollution gases can be more easily filtered. There is theoretically much space below ground. Thus, underground farming could be one part of the solution for higher food security.
On the downside are current high energy costs for the growth lamps. Also, building underground spaces is expensive with current technology.
Present systems[]
- The is an underground farm made by and of the (CEAC)[3][4] The urine and exhaled air of the astronauts is reused in the system by the plants.[5]
See also[]
- Forestiere Underground Gardens
- Pot farming
- Rooftop farming
- Vertical farming
References[]
- ^ "Aerofarms urban agriculture system - less space, less water and no pesticides". New Atlas. June 11, 2010.
- ^ "Underground lighting".
- ^ Staff, Space com (October 19, 2010). "Lunar Greenhouse Could Grow Food For Future Moon Colonies". Space.com.
- ^ Kijk magazine, editie 13, 2010
- ^ "Reuse of urine and exhaled air".
- ^ "Earthlight Documentary | Is learning to live on the moon the key to sustainability on earth?". cals.arizona.edu.
- Urban agriculture
- Types of garden