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RE: Blumat tropf automatic drip irrigation watering system for indoor growtent
Makes sense but problem is the electricity cost in most cases.
Only crops i know that are worth it to grow indoors under leds are low energy consuming plants. Like for example microgreens, because with not that much lights you can grow lots. But in most cases it makes not that much sense, especially for plants that need lots of light. Cannabis is an exception because of it's high value, the electricity costs don't weigh as much.
In regular farming they use a combination of natural and artificial lightning in greenhouses. That makes sense because it's cost efficient.
But, if you grow only for yourself maybe price is not that important if you care about the quality and maybe it's a hobby.
http://theconversation.com/food-security-vertical-farming-sounds-fantastic-until-you-consider-its-energy-use-102657
This is basically what i'm talking about. The sun is free vs artificial lights which are expensive. So for commercial farming that's a big disadvantage because you can only sell it for market prices. How can you compete with outdoor farming? ...
Well it's more for yourself with led lights it's poweruse will be much cheaper. That with a vawtwindmill and or solar panels it's like what do you need a groceriestore for. 😊