It is the art of growing plants using only water, nutrients, and a growing medium. Hydroponic is derived from the Greek words:

• 'hydro', meaning water; and
• The ponics also has a Greek root, ponein, “to labor or toil.”

In simple terms it means a method of cultivating plants without soil.

Yes – Plants need water and nutrients that historically are stored within the soil. A good hydroponics system provides the exact amounts of water and nutrients the plants need, and exactly when they need it. The water and nutrient solution is then filtered and recirculated. Using no soil means precise control over the level of nutrients all the roots receive.

Leafy greens and most herbs are perfect for almost any hydroponic system.
Vining crops like tomatoes, and peppers grow well with hydroponics but take up more space and may require trellising.

Most root vegetables aren’t ideal for hydroponics as there are more efficient processes that lead to better results and more efficient use of resources.

A vertical farm grows crops using soil-free farming techniques such as hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics in vertically stacked layers. Crops are grown on top of each other rather than in traditional horizontal rows, which allows for a smaller footprint.

By growing food in urban areas, consumers can source fresher, more recently harvested food from a clearly identifiable “farm” source. The greens are sold fresh, immediately after harvest and thus last longer reducing food waste. Growing closer to consumers also produces “low food miles” reducing cost, CO2 emissions and the need for refrigerated storage.

• Uses up to 95% less water
• Precise control over what level of nutrients all the roots receive.
• Pest free
• Pesticide and herbicide free
• Non-seansonal growing
• Enables growing close to consumers resulting in "low food miles" reducing cost, CO2 emissions and the need for refrigerated storage Greater freshness

Plant Factory has operated a proof-of-concept site in Collingwood and has secured its first production site in suburban Melbourne.  Operations will commence from April 2023 and further sites will be rolled out nationally.

Vertical agricultural “farms” and the technology behind them, is a worldwide phenomenon with vertical farming established in countries such as USA, Japan, Singapore, Italy and Brazil. By the end of this year, the value of the vertical farming industry globally is predicted to be close to $US6 billion growing to US13.2 billion by 2027.

We are transforming the way that herbs and leafy vegetables are produced and distributed. This technology will revolutionise the way that people will source and consume fresh vegetables. There are other vertical hydroponic solutions out there.

Incorporating the latest advances in hydroponics, our unique modular design delivers living vegetables via:

• Versatile, scalable modular design
• Choice of two base sizes to suit your space
• Grow pods fit any configuration of trays
• Low power, programmable LEDS
• Unique water path for better economy and nutrient distribution
• Low maintenance design for trouble-free operation
• Smart phone app for convenient control

With our quick and simple system set up, we can supply homes continual crops of herbs, leafy greens, and microgreens.

Simply set up the compact system, insert your tray of plant seedlings provided by Plant Factory and let the smart phone app automate the water and lights given to the plant in the required quantities and under perfect conditions for optimal growth. Then only pick what you need, whilst the rest of the plant keeps growing.

Yes – Our system is designed to be used indoors in urban environments.

Bench Top System (Launching 2023) up to 32

650 System up to 128

1300 System up to 256

Lavish Patch– 755 x 490 x 475mm (1 Tray)
LumiArk – 760 x 480 x 1880mm (4 Trays)

LumiArk Pro – 1360 x 480 x 1880mm (8 Trays)

On recommended cycle per day usage:

Bench Top System – 800 watts
650 System – 2 kW hrs
1300 System – 3 kW hrs

On average the large system uses approximately $15 per month of nutrients.

To purchase a hydroponic system, please visit our Hydroponic Systems page. You’ll find a range of options and detailed information about each system. Simply select the system that suits your needs, and follow the instructions to complete your purchase.

Hydroponically grown food is completely safe for consumption.

In fact, Plant Factory uses less pesticides and less herbicides due to plants being raised are raised in a controlled and clean environment.

Yes, hydroponic greens do taste different than ones grown in soil.

Flavours of plants vary depending on many things, such as the type and quality of soil or the time of year.

A lettuce grown in your garden will taste slightly different than one grown in someone else’s.

Living vegetables, picked just before consumption are shown to be more nutritious and packed full of goodness. The ultimate and new benchmark in freshness.

The system, nutrients, and trays of baby plants (half grown) based on your preference are delivered direct to you by Plant Factory. Future deliveries trays of baby plants (half grown) based on usage and preference are regularly delivered direct to you.

Yes, you can germinate your own seeds and transfer these to the trays to grow using our Plant Factory system. pick what you need, whilst the rest of the plant keeps growing.