Purple Sunshine Produce is Cincinnati’s new solution for hyper-local, sustainable farming. Using hydroponic gardens to grow fresh local produce at the center of of community, our greens never travel for more than an hour before getting to your plate.
But what is hydroponic farming? How is it revolutionizing the world of sustainable agriculture?
The Impact of Hydroponics
Hydroponic farming is an innovative agricultural method where plants grow without soil, relying on a nutrient-rich water solution. Located in the heart of Cincinnati, our farm operates inside recycled shipping containers, making the most of a small space and reducing the need for large-scale farmland. Our hyper-local farm also reduces the distance needed to transport our produce, allowing us to guarantee that our greens will never travel for more than an hour from harvest to table. Hydroponic gardens use significantly less water than traditional farming thanks to their recirculation of water, and because the environment is controlled, there's no need for pesticides. This method of sustainable agriculture prioritizes an organic approach to farming while reducing transport emissions and avoiding large-scale soil disruption. Purple Sunshine is supporting local-ecosystems in an effort to create a greener, more sustainable future.
How does it work?
The Hydroponic Method
Because Purple Sunshine’s organic produce is grown without soil, our plants’ journey look a bit different than what you might expect. It all starts with planting seeds in a growing medium. Then, the seeds are placed in the Purple Sunshine Produce nursery. Here, they germinate and grow until they're strong enough to be transferred into the main hydroponic garden. Our garden is a system of nutrient-rich water reservoirs, filters, and LED lights that is meticulously monitored and controlled by our advanced technology to provide the ideal conditions for photosynthesis. One transferred, the seedlings' roots reach into the water, their leaves absorb the light, and they are supported to grow faster and healthier than their soil-bound counterparts.
What does this mean for you?
The Impact of Hydroponics
Purple Sunshine's hydroponic garden gives the Cincinnati community access to premium quality local produce that is fresher, tastier, and longer lasting. Even if you're in center of the city, our urban farms ensure that Purple Sunshine's greens and microgreens arrive to you within an hour of being harvested. Enjoy the benefits of organic produce, grown sustainably and with care, from a small farm committed to low-impact agriculture. Purple Sunshine offers you fresher produce and the peace of mind knowing that our greens are grown sustainably, with care.
Because we are always adjusting our crop to the taste of our community, Purple Sunshine Produce’s availability varies week to week.
Click below to discover our current crop of greens and microgreens.
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