Hydroponics Farming

The development of the tropical fruit and vegetable industry through hydroponics farming to meet local consumption and export markets is a lucrative opportunity. The potential for hydroponics farming is enormous and is in demand to sustain production at a reliable and consistent level. The pristine environment and availability of resources such as water, and other hydroponic farming input are added bonus to the establishment of such venture.

A wide range of commodities can be grown through hydroponics technology, which complements the need to harness the “too hot” and “too wet” weather of tropical Fiji. However, the most favourable vegetables and fruits that will fetch higher returns for nursery stock include the following:

• Vegetables: lettuce (all variety); cabbage (all types); tomatoes; carrots (all variety);  zucchini; cucumber; chillies; pepper; beans (all type); broccolis; cauliflower; artichokes; eggplants; sprouts; spinach; celery; asparagus; squash; capsicum; eggplants, and okra.
  
•  Fruits: Papaya, mango, breadfruit, coconuts, cocoa and citrus

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