Crew grows food in half the time

Beyond organic: Hydroponic cultivation of food contains no soil and saves up to 90% of water consumption compared to conventional cultivation. At the same time, the solution benefits mental health and strengthens the community.

Now the ship’s crew can access fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs year-round – even from their own harvest and in half the time.

With LED-lit growth cabinets from Hans Buch, the crew can become self-sufficient in food cultivation, regardless of whether the season shows summer or winter, or whether it is warm, cold, dry, or humid outside. 

Hydroponic food cultivation saves up to 90% water

The solution of cultivating food in closed cabinets is called hydroponic cultivation. It is defined by the fact that the plants are grown without soil and save up to 90% of water consumption compared to conventional agriculture.

Under the right treatment, a fruit, a vegetable, or an herb can be fully ripe and ready for harvest 30-50% faster compared to conventional agriculture without compromising on quality – nutrients and taste, in other words, well preserved.

But the future of food production offers not only resource savings and faster harvests.

Food cultivation contributes to the community

Cultivating fruits and vegetables at the workplace contributes to mental health and provides something to share. For example, it can benefit mental health to share a hobby project when away from home at sea for several months at a time, or when coming together in the office to cultivate something together.

Additionally, you have better control over your food choices, as you know exactly where your food comes from, and you know that your food is fresh from your own harvest.