JFS Altius Farms Greenhouse Technology
A Wadsworth Control system helps keep the JFS Altius Farms greenhouse operational. Check out this video for a behind-the-scenes look at how this system keeps our tower gardens growing happy and healthy.
Plants at JFS Altius Farms are propagated in rockwool. This planting medium works well in our Tower Gardens due to its porous, lightweight nature. It allows water and nutrients to pass by the plant’s roots, giving them everything they need to grow until it’s time for harvesting!
In honor of tonight's Olympic opening ceremonies, let's dive into some JFS Altius Farms trivia! Did you know our name is inspired by the Olympic motto: Citius (faster), Altius (higher), Fortius (stronger)? At the Farm, we grow top-quality produce at high altitudes, all while teaming up with our community to bring you sustainably grown, nutritious greens. 🥇🌿
Learn more about the propagation process at the Farm and how we transform our leafy greens from tiny seeds into successful plants.
Greenhouse technology
The JFS Altius Farms greenhouse utilizes impressive technology to ensure the plants inside can grow healthy and nutritious greens for our community. In this video, we share a bit about the exterior technology of our building located in the RiNo neighborhood.
Ever wonder how our tower gardens work? Check out this behind-the-scenes video for an insider's look at how our plants get the nutrients needed to grow into delicious greens.
Grow✨basil✨grow! Follow the five-week journey of a Genovese basil plant, from tiny seedling to flourishing plant, all grown sustainably with our aeroponic technology.
Romaine calm … it’s #NationalLettuceMonth! At JFS Altius Farms, lettuce is a pretty big deal. With 7️⃣ varieties of these leafy greens being produced at the farm, they make up a big part of what we grow. Learn more about some of the different types of lettuce by visiting https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/altius-greens.
At JFS Altius Farms, our greens are strategically planted around the greenhouse depending on the amount of sunshine they need. For this red butter lettuce, each leaf tells its own sunshine story through varying shades of red, and we rotate the tower to guarantee every plant gets its share of light, resulting in delicious and nutritious greens.
Happy #LeapDay from JFS Altius Farms! Our plants are soaking up the bonus sunshine on this extra day of growth.
Brassica microgreens on their way to our friends at Potager Restaurant 🌱
Learn more about our greens by visiting,
jewishfamilyservice.org/altius-greens
👽 KX-1 Kale— hearty, nutrient rich and some serious eye candy in our urban farm. Just look at that color contrast! It is safe to say we are big fans of this futuristic superfood. #urbanfarms #eatgoodfeelgood #greenfood #kale #futurefarming
Don’t let this time lapse fool you. Seeding takes about 10 mins per flat, and is one of the most meticulous and important steps in our operations chain. Thousands of seeds get planted in rock wool each week. And every variety requires a little something unique. It’s only after trial and error and hours of practice does this process look easy. Hydroponic farming skills at their finest!
