A luxury hotel in the Czech Republic has embraced sustainable agriculture by installing an indoor multi-layer NFT hydroponic system to grow fresh leafy greens. This innovative solution enables the hotel to produce high quality, pesticide-free vegetables all year round, enhancing its culinary offerings while reducing its dependence on external suppliers.
Designed for space efficiency, the NFT hydroponics system enables the hotel to grow a variety of leafy greens, such as lettuce, arugula and herbs, in a compact indoor area. The manually controlled growing environment ensures optimal growing conditions for the vegetables, minimizes water usage and eliminates the need for chemical pesticides, in line with today's emphasis on food safety. The hotel's chefs harvest vegetables daily to ensure optimal freshness and flavor for their dishes, and these fresh vegetables feature prominently on their farm-to-table menu.
In addition to serving vegetables in the restaurant, the hotel has begun selling fresh fruits and vegetables to local markets and residents, promoting sustainability and community involvement. This initiative not only enhances the hotel's reputation as an environmentally conscious organization, but also supports the local economy by providing fresh, locally grown produce.
By integrating hydroponic farming into the hotel's operations, the hotel is setting a new standard for sustainable hospitality, demonstrating how urban agriculture can be seamlessly integrated into the hospitality industry, delivering environmental and economic benefits, and how beauty, nutrition and convenience can be enjoyed in one smart solution!