Urban Farming in Phnom Penh: The Rise of Smart Hydroponics
Bopha Meas
Author
Phnom Penh's demand for fresh, pesticide-free salad greens is skyrocketing. Urban entrepreneurs are turning to unused rooftops and small spaces to meet this demand using hydroponics.
The Challenge of Hydroponics
Hydroponics requires precise chemistry. A shift in pH or nutrient concentration (EC) can ruin a crop overnight. Manual testing is tedious and prone to error.
The ChalatTube Solution
Our ChalatTube controller automates the entire process for urban farmers:
- Continuous Monitoring: Industrial probes check water quality 24/7.
- Auto-Dosing: Peristaltic pumps automatically add pH adjusters or nutrient solutions the moment levels drift off-target.
- Mobile Alerts: Get notified instantly if water temperature gets too high on a hot day.
This technology makes high-tech farming accessible to anyone with a few square meters of space.
Written by Bopha Meas
Expert in agricultural technology and sustainable farming practices in Southeast Asia.
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