Controlled

Environments
Agriculture
Done By: Onecia Murray
What is a Controlled
Environment (CEA) ?
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is the
process of growing plants inside a greenhouse or
growroom. The controlled environment allows the
grower to maintain the proper light, carbon dioxide,
temperature, humidity, water, pH levels, and nutrients
to produce crops year-round.
Types of CEA systems
1. Hydroponics.
2. Urban Farming
3. Aquaponics
4. Container Farming
5. Aeroponics
6. Building Integrated Agriculture
7. Fogponics
8. Vertical Farming
9. Greenhouse Farming
10. Indoor Farming
11. Growbox
12. Container Gardening
 Hydroponics
Hydroponics is the growing of plants without soil as a medium while delivering
water, nutrients and oxygen. The plants can be grown in a variety of mediums
like sand, gravel, rockwool, coconut fiber and oasis cubes. It is a great
sustainable way of growing with water – expect potential savings between 70%
and 90% depending on the type of crop and your set-up.
 Aeroponics
Aeroponics is the growing of plants without soil and using little water. The roots
of the plant are suspended in air and sprayed with a nutrient and water solution.
Generally, the roots are in an enclosed environment to ensure the nutrient mist is
captured by the root structures. Aeroponics is typically used within greenhouses,
using sunlight as the main light source with supplemental lighting if needed.
 Aquaponics
Aquaponics is a method of controlled environment
agriculture that uses a combination of aquaculture
(raising fish) and hydroponics. In a flourishing
ecosystem, the waste from the fish (ammonium and
urea) and the bacteria in the system deliver all the
required nutrients to the plants. Aquaponics relies on
fast growing fish (tilapia, perch, catfish, trout, etc.) in
order to supply the needs of the plants and can be set
up indoors as they don’t require soil. Water can then be
recycled back to the fish. Each species nurtures the
other with no requirement for chemical fertilizers.
 Fogponics
Fogponics has been described as the next phase of
aeroponic technology. Using the same basic premise
of suspending the root system in the air in an enclosed
environment and supplying the plant with water and
nutrients, fogponics uses droplets that are practically
vapor. The nutrient-rich fog is delivered to the stems,
leaves and roots for faster and better absorption.
 Urban Farming
Urban agriculture is loosely defined as the production, distribution, and
marketing of food and other products within the geographical limits of a
metropolitan area.
 Container Gardening
Container gardening is when plants are grown in
containers such as pots rather than into the ground.
Container gardening is for urban areas where
having an actual garden is not possible. It is space-
efficient and mobile, so it can be arranged to fit
wherever you choose to set up your garden.
The
End 9k
York Castle High
September 20, 2022
Mr Chambers
Agriculture
Onecia Murray