Controlled-Environment Horticulture

Medicinal Crops in Vertical Farming

17 AUG 2026

1 min read

Controlled-environment and vertical farming systems are opening new possibilities for the production of medicinal crops. Marisa Lourenço examines the opportunities, production requirements and scientific questions surrounding this emerging area.

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