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What type of farm is discussed in the passage?
Urban rooftop farm
Which fruits are mentioned as growing in vertical tubes?
Strawberries, lettuces, herbs
What method does the farm use instead of soil?
Aeroponic / soil-free tubes
Who started experimenting with vertical farming in Paris?
Pascal Hardy
How is the water used in the soil-free system?
Recycled and pumped to plants
What is one environmental advantage of urban farming mentioned?
Uses less water
Why are crops in this farm fresher than traditionally grown ones?
Sold locally, barely travels
Which herbs are grown on the rooftop farm?
Basil, sage, peppermint
What is a limit of urban farming mentioned in the passage?
Root vegetables and fruit trees
How does urban farming reduce the use of pesticides?
Soil-free growing avoids them
What does “virtuous” farming refer to?
Environmentally and resource-friendly
Why is aeroponic equipment considered practical?
Light, installable on flat surfaces, cheap
What is one economic advantage of soil-free urban farming?
Less cost on transport and wholesalers
Why are urban farms limited in what they can grow?
Space and plant characteristics
What advantage does vertical farming have over container or soil farms?
More crops in less space
How is the produce quality improved in urban farms?
Picked at peak ripeness
How does urban farming reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Less intensive farming and transport
What is the main purpose of Hardy’s consultancy Agripolis?
Design soil-free urban farms worldwide
Why are certain crops like carrots and potatoes unsuitable?
Roots too long
What is one limitation related to seasons in urban farming?
Most produce suited to summer months