We’re vertically farming cucumbers on aeroponic towers, 10 plants per tower, with 4 towers inside a custom-built galvanized steel cage. That’s 40 cucumber plants growing in a compact space. It took just 6 weeks from transplanting our seedlings to harvest. The cage system includes detachable metal cables, making access and maintenance easy. When growing cucumbers using this method, it’s essential to plant no more than one cucumber per level to prevent overcrowding and ensure strong root development. It’s also best to skip the first growing level to improve airflow and prevent roots from reaching the bottom reservoir, which could unintentionally create a deep water culture (DWC) environment. In this setup, we’re growing 4 different cucumber varieties: 1. Marketmore – A classic slicing cucumber with dark green skin, crisp texture, mild flavor, and excellent disease resistance. 2. Unagi – A glossy, spineless cucumber with smooth skin, a crisp bite, and outstanding yield. 3. Sashimi – A Jap...