With our innovative TowerFarming technology, we rely on flexible vertical cultivation methods for greenhouses or polytunnels that not only maximize space efficiency but also sustainably conserve resources such as water, nutrients, land, and energy.
This creates the perfect symbiosis of maximum yield, minimal ecological footprint, and fresh, regional produce-
directly from the greenhouse of the future.
Through vertical farming, we optimize the use of vertical space, multiplying the available growing area -
maximum yield
in minimal space
Due to the rotating system, precise control, and automation, we achieve the highest yields with minimal effort -
efficient and economical at
the same time
Our circular system uses up to 90% less water, 60% less fertilizer, and requires less space than conventional methods -
for a sustainable production
of tomorrow
Agriculture faces major challenges - open-field farming struggles with climate change, greenhouses require more automation due to labor shortages, and vertical farming in closed environments is too costly.
Thant's why we offer innovativ solutions that make the best possible use of natural sunlight and are so modular that they can be permanently installed in greenhouses and polytunnels or used as temporary systems.
Open-field farming faces major challenges - extreme weather events and climate change cause unpredictable crop failures, while high water consumption in dry regions is a growing concern. Additionally, many soils suffer from erosion and nutrient depletion, leading to declining yields in the long run.
Greenhouses are reaching their limits - a significant amount of valuable space remains unused, as cultivation typically takes place on one single level. At the same time, manually planting and maintaining crops requires extensive labor, while labor shortages further complicate production.
Vertical indoor farms come with high investment and operating costs - since they rely entirely on artificial lighting and climate control. Their high energy consumption makes them unprofitable in many regions. At the same time, consumers are often unwilling to pay higher prices for these products.
Tower-Farming is an innovative cultivation method where plants grown in vertical arranged Towersystems.
Instead of traditional field farming or horizontal NFT-systems , TowerFarming utilizes the vertical space of a room, multiplying the available growing area across multiple levels.
This allows for 6-8 times more plants to be cultivated on the same footprint - making it more efficient, resource-saving, and ideal for a sustainable future of agriculture.
10-12 plants per m2
20-30 plants per m2
100-120 plants per m2
The future lies in the combination of proven technologies with new and innovative solutions to create real added value.
By optimizing the use of available space, practicing resource-efficient management, and implementing automation, we enable sustainable, efficient, and economically viable production.
Our specially developed Towersystem offers maximum flexibility and can be customized to the individual needs and requirements of our customers - both in terms of system height and plant spacing.
The hanging, rotating, and mobile approach unlocks additional potential and provides opportunities for cost-effective automation solutions.
The patented Towersystem consists of eight modular panels that can be flexibly adjusted in length and plant distance.
This modular design offers maximum flexibility, allowing us to tailor the system to different crops and greenhouse sizes.
For planting and harvesting, the panels are positioned horizontally, making the work significantly more ergonomic, efficient, and comfortable.
However, during growth, the plants remain in the space-saving vertical arrangement to optimize the use of available space.
The hanging and rotating system optimizes light conditions and ensures homogeneous photosynthesis.
Through continuous rotation, natural sunlight is maximally utilized, reducing the need for artificial lighting and helping to save energy.
We combine existing technologies to create innovative solutions that provide real added value.
As experts in product development, production, and hydroponics we focus on simplified, user-oriented "frugal" solutions that stand out through novel approaches.
FrugalTec was founded in 2022 by Jürg, Paul, and Sascha to make plant cultivation more sustainable, efficient, and space-saving, while contributing to the agriculture of tomorrow.
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