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THEY PRODUCE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES INDOORS ALL YEAR AROUND
In every Earthship there is typically one or more indoor greenhouses where fruit and vegetables grow all year round. The greenhouse is a vital part of the system as it also handles the household wastewater and acts as buffer zone for the heating system. The botanical cells are a cross between hydroponics and wetlands.
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FOOD PRODUCTION In an Earthship the plants have constant access to nutrient-rich water (greywater) and plenty of daylight. The plants do not need direct sunlight throughout the day to be able to produce. A few hours of sunlight per day is enough. The plants require a minimum temperature of +4 째C
Watermelon growing in Earthship
at night during winter to survive and keep producing. When the outside temperature is -30 C the Earthship greenhouse holds a temperature of +7 째C, a favorable climate for exotic fruits and vegetables no matter the season.
Aubergine growing in Earthship
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A BANANA TREE IN AN I N D O O R B O TA N I C A L CELL DURING WINTER
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ORGANIC TOMATO FROM AN EARTHSHIP
GREENHOUSE In addition to producing fruits and vegetables the greenhouse has other benefits: •
Green plants are aesthetic and provide a comfortable indoor climate. Many people enjoy having plants around them.
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The indoor climate is affected positively by plants that contribute to keeping the humidity at a higher level.
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Pollution in the air is absorbed by plants, which results to a better indoor air quality.
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The plants also have a positive impact on smell and airborne microbes. 6
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