For over 100 years, Kahuku Farms has provided the residents of Oahu’s North Shore with fresh vegetables, tropical fruits, and other locally grown produce. Now, they’re sharing their passion for sustainable agriculture in a new way: hydroponic kits.

What Is a Hydroponic Kit?

Hydroponics is an alternative type of farming that does not require soil. Rather, plants like lettuce, pak choi, basil, and green onion are grown above ground in a water-nutrient solution. These static hydroponic systems are highly sustainable, as they require less water and no electricity yet help plants grow faster than traditional soil farming. These features also make hydroponic farming quite accessible. You can use it almost anywhere including your lanai.

Thus, Kahuku Farms created their own hydroponic lettuce kits. Sold at the Farm Café, these kits are ready to go and include net pots, nutrient mix, and seedlings. These seedlings are 3 weeks ago, and will be full grown lettuce in just three to five weeks.

How Can It Benefit Your Home?

A hydroponic lettuce kit is a valuable addition to your home for several reasons. First, it’s a wonderful way to embrace the farm-to-table movement. Like the  farm-to-table movement, hydroponic farming supports sustainable agriculture, balanced nutrition, and a prosperous local economy. The kits themselves allow you to grow your own fresh, healthy produce as well as interact with the natural world. Hydroponic kits are also a fun, interactive way to teach children about farming and nutrition, making them useful for all ages. Lastly, hydroponic farming is low maintenance, so novice gardeners can give their green thumbs a spin without worry.

Are you ready to bring the goodness of fresh, locally grown produce to your own home? Visit Kahuku Farms to pick up your hydroponic lettuce kit today. While you’re there, check out their Farm Café for a host of delicious treats made from the tropical fruits and vegetables grown just beyond their kitchen. You’ll find the full menu on their  website. If you want to see the farm-to-table movement in action, call (808) 628-0639 to schedule a farm tour.