Cape Town project tests what hydroponic farming can do in urban spaces

Hydroponic farming is a good way to grow fresh fruit and vegetables in South African cities where high levels of unemployment and poverty make these unaffordable.

By: Tinashe P. Kanosvamhira, University of the Western Cape, The Conversation

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Published: February 5, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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By Tinashe P. Kanosvamhira, University of the Western Cape

Imagine a world where fresh vegetables and herbs sprout in the heart of our cities without the need for sprawling farms.

Hydroponics – a method of growing plants without soil – uses a nutrient-rich water solution instead of earth and is useful in areas where soil quality is poor, land is frequently flooded, water supply is unreliable, or there simply isn’t enough space.

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