Verti Gro Australia brings expertise and ingenuity in producing multi-layered planter towers to the Seymour expo.
Founders Roger and Faye Morris began the business in 2019 and used Roger’s background in irrigation to design the machinery required to produce the plastic molding of his iconic vertical hydroponic gardens.
When his US supplier sold out their business, and the quality dropped, Roger thought the best solution was to rise to the challenge and have the towers made in Victoria.
“My daughter has come up with our best slogan,” Roger said. “It’s time to grow up!” The towers are unique in being able to support 10 levels of planter boxes, utilizing garden and farm areas much more efficiently than ground-based growing.
“You use a heck of a lot less land,” Roger said. The skyward hydroponics is a must-see, and Roger will have on display towers supporting strawberries and a range of vegetables. “Anything you grow in the ground, you can grow this way.”
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