Q: How do AeroFalls™ work?
A: AeroFalls™ work by circulating water and air inside a vertical growth panel from a reservoir at the base. They shower down mini-waterfalls of highly oxygenated water over plant roots, bathing them in water, oxygen, and nutrients.
Q: What growth medium, such as sand, vermiculite, etc. is used.
A: The only medium used is for support of the plants at their base. No medium is in the column where the plant roots hang free in air with nutrient solution flowing over them. The netcup style systems use a small amount of rock wool cubes for plant support, while the smaller port systems us an open cell, reticulated foam wrapped around the plant base.
Q: What can be grown in an AeroFalls™ system?
A: A wide range of plants will grow and thrive in an AeroFalls, but not everything will do well. Sometimes it depends on the particular variety of plant within a given species. For example, dwarf basil does extremely well, whereas greek basil has been more difficult. A growing list of plants that do well is posted elsewhere in this site.
Q: Where can I get replacement parts and pots for AeroFalls™?
A: As an open architecture system, you are not locked in to buying from one source. Net cup based systems use commonly available standard net cups. Replacement pumps are readily available from our source, listed in the Maintenance page in this site.
Q: Can I grow under artificial lighting?
A: Yes, but please remember, most plants like a LOT of light. A few small bulbs will not keep them healthy. A substantial bank of fluorescent lights, or HID lamps is required to do a good job.
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