Hygrow hydroponic farm in Sharjah - in pictures

  • Hilton is teaming up with Hygrow Farm in Sharjah to provide lettuce, herbs and other greens to hotels using vertical farming techniques. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Hilton is teaming up with Hygrow Farm in Sharjah to provide lettuce, herbs and other greens to hotels using vertical farming techniques. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Inside Hygrow's vertical farm.
    Inside Hygrow's vertical farm.
  • Some of the food produced at Hygrow farm.
    Some of the food produced at Hygrow farm.
  • Technicians work in the vertical farm in Sharjah.
    Technicians work in the vertical farm in Sharjah.
  • Hydroponics are used at Hygrow vertical farm.
    Hydroponics are used at Hygrow vertical farm.
  • Some of the produce grown for Hilton hotels in the UAE.
    Some of the produce grown for Hilton hotels in the UAE.
  • The vertical farm uses the latest technology to grow produce.
    The vertical farm uses the latest technology to grow produce.
  • Pratik Ghosalkar, an agronomist at Hygrow, explains the farming techniques to visitors.
    Pratik Ghosalkar, an agronomist at Hygrow, explains the farming techniques to visitors.
  • Lettuce grows on the desert farm in Sharjah.
    Lettuce grows on the desert farm in Sharjah.

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