Vertical Farming is defined as climate smart agriculture because it conserves land and water.

A Farmer can choose to have the kitchen garden enclosed in a Shadenet to prevent birds and insects from attacking the crops as well as protecting the crops against direct sunlight.

Our multi-storey garden price is Kes 2,600 per set with each set containing 5 rolls of varying diameter. This cost covers installation but the client will provide soil, manure and additional labor depending on the scale of the project.

Compared with conventional ground farming which can hold 30 -60 plants on a 2M by 4M space, a kitchen garden will hold 180-250 plants.

The multistorey garden farming technology made of HPDE which allows smooth flow of water downwards and can last for over 10 years.

Small Scale & Large Scale Farming

The gardens can be used for both large scale and small scale farming. Small scale farming can take the form of a kitchen garden, which is advantageous in that it is free of sewage water that is normally used to grow some of the vegetables in cities. Therefore, one is sure about the safety of the food they are consuming.

The multi-storey gardens are reputable for utilizing minimal land and water. They also require little technical and financial support and are particularly congruous with dry, non-fertile areas where soils are not suitable for conventional gardening.

The Social & Economic Impact

Overall, the innovation is contributing to a number of Sustainable Development Goals such as eradicating poverty and extreme hunger by helping farmers utilize their land optimally, no matter how small. It is also promoting agribusiness even at the subsistence level, thereby improving the health status and wellbeing of households by allowing them to grow their own food devoid of contaminated sewage water. The innovation promotes sustainable cities and communities given that both rural and urban farmers can grow their own food thus ensuring household food security and hence food security for cities.