For this week's agroecology trip, we went to this cool hydroponics garden that started 13 years ago and is now pumping out great produce at impressive speeds and in efficient spaces. They grow 5 types of lettuce, chile peppers, cilantro, arugula, swiss chard, spinach, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, basil, rosemary, thyme, and a few plants which we didn't know the English names. It's really impressive to hear their dedication to the project and how controlled the inputs are for the gardens. They know exactly what the plants are receiving, and at what rate, so they worked out a super effective system for growing large, lush produce that is sold to various places throughout Monteverde.
On the organic farm, we took a tour and planted corn before we ate a lovely lunch. No action shots of us clearing out the field, digging holes or planting the seeds, but we did get to see the progress from the Fall program's contribution!
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