Not all crops are equal in hydroponics. The choice of plant determines the yield, the speed of the cycles and, ultimately, profitability. So which ones should you favour?
Leafy greens and herbs: the champions of NFT
The NFT system excels with short-cycle leafy and aromatic crops. They grow fast, are harvested often and make the most of the greenhouse's controlled environment. Basil is the textbook example — see the basil crop profile.
Basil, our best-documented crop
Basil combines a good yield, short cycles and a guaranteed buy-back at 8 DT/kg. A 200 m² greenhouse targets 2,300 kg per year. That's why it is now our reference crop, with figures verified on our own greenhouses.
What really drives profitability
A crop is only profitable if three conditions are met: a good yield, a fast cycle, and a reliable commercial outlet. The guaranteed buy-back answers the third point. The full calculation appears in our article on the profitability of a greenhouse.