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Why Vertical Growing?

Meet vertical growing- your new secret weapon for growing more with less. At Verti-Gro, we help gardeners and small farmers grow smarter. Less space required, less bending and kneeling, less water use, fewer pests and less stress! And did we mention automated? Hook up your included pump and timer and you don't even have to remember to water everyday! Whether you have a small patio or small farm, our design allows you to maximize your yield while minimizing your environmental footprint.

The Verti-Gro system is versatile for vegetable, herb and flower production. Space and energy are major factors in the economics of growing food. Food costs and retail prices are going to continue to increase as quality
continues to decrease. Safety and sustainability is paramount! We believe anyone can cultivate a thriving garden no matter how limited your space is.

Big harvests from small spaces!

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Why EPS?

Our systems use durable eco-friendly EPS (expanded polysytrene) instead of hard plastic.  It is not "Styrofoam", a version of polystyrene (XPS) that has gotten a bad rap over the years.  Most people don't realize that the environmental affects of making hard plastic are worse  than EPS.  There are more steps in the manufacturing process, therefore more toxins exposed to the environment.  Expanded polystyrene requires less processing and holds up better in the sun.  It also insulates the roots much better from heat and cold.  Hard plastic pots have no insulating properties and will break within a year or two of being outside.  EPS was recently approved by the EPA for organic growing.  There is no leaching into the roots, no BPA, therefore, EPS is a safe, long-lasting material for successfully growing plants.  

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