Hydroponic Gardens

White text on a teal background says "Indoor Hydroponic Gardens: We have two indoor gardens growing fresh, healthy produce for our students," paired with a photo of the two white gardens

With funds from the Sustainable Campus Fee, UNT Health Sustainability purchased two indoor hydroponic gardens to grow healthy, fresh produce for our students. The gardens, Crop Top and Holy Kale, are located in the Operations Building and managed by Sustainability. We donate produce to the Student Food Pantry, Library 1st floor, each Wednesday morning along with produce from the UNT Health Community Garden.

Benefits of Hydroponic GardeningWorker harvesting lettuce from hydroponic garden

  • Utilizes less water and land than traditional outdoor gardening
  • No soil, no weeds, no pesticides
  • Grows faster and isn’t dependent on weather
  • Food doesn’t travel far (unless you count the hill between Operations and the Library!)
  • You can taste the freshness!
  • Our gardens are portable and made in the USA

What the Gardens Need

  • Nutrient-enriched water and the right pH
  • At least 14 hours of bright light
  • Standard electrical outlet
  • Less than 9 square feet of space

What Grows in Them

  • Leafy Greens (lettuce, kale, chard)
  • Herbs (basil, cilantro, dill)
  • Small veggies (cherry tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers)
  • And more!

Questions or want to partner with us? Contact us.

Bag of basil for the student food pantry