Comparing Spanish lettuce with vertical farming: CO2 emissions comparison reveals unexpected results.

2026-05-06 00:00

Vertical farming is currently not suitable for every type of crop. It is unlikely that we will see lemon trees growing in a warehouse in Amsterdam anytime soon, and tomatoes also do not seem ready to transition from greenhouse to container cultivation. However, lettuce and herbs are well-suited for vertical farming.

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