Urban farming Rooftop Hydroponic Farms (2026): Load, Waterproofing, Wind Anchoring & Drainage Compliance Rooftop Hydroponic Farms (2026): Structural Load, Waterproofing, Wind Anchoring and Drainage Compliance for Safe Urban Growing “If the building can hold a swimming pool, it By Jeremy Banks 23 Feb 2026
Regulations UK’s 2026 Local Energy Planning Standard: Fast-Track Grid Connections for Hydroponic & Indoor Farms Most indoor growers think grid delays are “just how it is.” They’re not anymore. From 2026, the UK’s new local energy planning standard By Jeremy Banks 17 Feb 2026
Sustainability Stop Landfilling Rockwool: A 2026 Guide to Hydroponic Substrate Reuse, Sterilization, and Recycling Stop Landfilling Rockwool: A 2026 Guide to Hydroponic Substrate Reuse, Sterilization, and Recycling (Rockwool, Coco, Hemp, Foam) Common Mistakes: How Growers Mishandle Rockwool, Coco, Hemp By Jeremy Banks 9 Feb 2026
hydroponics Rooftop Hydroponic Farm Design (2026): Load Limits, Wind Anchoring, Waterproofing, Drainage, and Urban Permits Rooftop Hydroponic Farm Design (2026): Load Limits, Wind Anchoring, Waterproofing, Drainage, and Urban Permits “Rooftop farms are light, it’s only water and pipes” is By Jeremy Banks 5 Feb 2026
Microgreens How to Grow Microgreens for Maximum Nutrient Density Indoors (2026): Species, LED Spectrum, Harvest Age, and Claim Compliance How to Grow Microgreens for Maximum Nutrient Density Indoors (2026): Species, LED Spectrum, Harvest Age, and Claim Compliance Common Mistakes: Why Most “Nutrient-Dense” Microgreens Are By Jeremy Banks 3 Feb 2026
lighting Fluorescent Ban 2026: LED Retrofit Guide for Hydroponic Growers (T5/T8, PPFD/DLI, Wiring & Safe Disposal) Fluorescent ban is not your real problem Most growers think the big risk in Canada’s 2026 fluorescent phase-out is “finding replacement bulbs.” It is By Jeremy Banks 18 Jan 2026
hydroponics Dutch Bucket (Bato) Hydroponics for Vine Crops: Manifold, Siphon Elbow, EC/pH, and Pulse Drip Schedules That Scale in 2026 Common Mistakes In 2026 Dutch/Bato Bucket Vine Systems Most growers blame “weak nutrients” or “bad genetics” when a Dutch bucket tomato line starts to By Jeremy Banks 18 Jan 2026
hydroponics Hydroponic Strawberries in Polytunnels (2026 Guide): Coco/Perlite Gutters, EC/pH Recipes, Drip Layouts, and Runoff Compliance Hydroponic Strawberries in Polytunnels (2026 Guide): Coco/Perlite Gutters, EC/pH Recipes, Drip Layouts, and Runoff Compliance Most field teams think switching to substrate gutters By Jeremy Banks 13 Jan 2026
hydroponics Balcony Hydroponics, Safely: Wind Load, Weight, Drainage and HOA/Code Compliance for 3D‑Printed Stackable NFT/Drip (2026 Guide) Balcony Hydroponics, Safely: Wind Load, Weight, Drainage and HOA/Code Compliance for 3D‑Printed Stackable NFT/Drip (2026 Guide) 1. Common mistakes balcony growers make By Jeremy Banks 7 Jan 2026
Design Flood-Proof Your Indoor Hydroponic Farm: RPZ Backflow, Floor Drains, Secondary Containment, Leak Sensors & Sump Redundancy (2026 Guide) Flood-Proof Your Indoor Hydroponic Farm: RPZ Backflow, Floor Drains, Secondary Containment, Leak Sensors & Sump Redundancy (2026 Guide) Common mistakes: treating water as harmless “If By Jeremy Banks 5 Jan 2026
Vertical Farms Vertical Farm Facades That Don’t Sweat: Condensation, Glazing, and MEP Integration for High‑Rise Indoor Farms (2026 Guide) Vertical farm facades fail for the same reason most “green skyscraper” renders look great on Instagram but fall apart in real life: the envelope and By Jeremy Banks 30 Dec 2025
regulation Kenya’s Irrigation Push (2026): How Hydroponic Greenhouses Secure Water Rights, Canal Connections, and Legal Discharge Kenya’s irrigation boom is not a free-water buffet for greenhouses Many Kenyan growers think that once an irrigation canal reaches their area, water is By Jeremy Banks 21 Dec 2025
Indoor air Indoor Hydroponics Air Quality Guide: Stop Synthetic Fragrances, Control VOCs/Ozone, and Protect Yields Indoor Hydroponics Air Quality Guide: Stop Synthetic Fragrances, Control VOCs/Ozone, and Protect Yields The Problem: Your Grow Room Smells “Clean” But Plants Say Otherwise By Jeremy Banks 19 Dec 2025
hydroponics Build a Hydroponic Tomato Greenhouse in Romania (2026): Permits, Energy Strategy, Water & CO2 Compliance Build a Hydroponic Tomato Greenhouse in Romania (2026): Permits, Energy (CHP/PPA), Water & CO2 Compliance Guide The common mistakes Romanian tomato investors still make By Jeremy Banks 19 Dec 2025
Export Sea‑Freight Hydroponic Herbs & Baby Leaf from South Africa to Singapore: MAP/CA Settings, SFA Compliance, and Cold‑Chain SOP Sea‑Freight Hydroponic Herbs & Baby Leaf from South Africa to Singapore: MAP/CA Settings, SFA Compliance, and Cold‑Chain SOP “You can’t ship By Jeremy Banks 17 Dec 2025
