Hartford Initiative
Hartford Initiative
General Hydroponics
Tower Garden Construction
Monitoring Plant Health
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What is Levo's Mission?
Empower People to End Poverty
100
What does Levo mean?
To Uplift
100
What is simplified hydroponics?
Simplified Hydroponic systems constructed from easily assemble inexpensive materials and operated with minimal monitoring and environmental controls
100
How many boards do we use for a frame?
6 stained 8ft boards (96in)
100
What is this?
Root Rot
200
What is the goal of the initiative regarding food insecurity?
Elimination of food insecurity through permanent retail of healthy, affordable food.
200
What is the target production of fresh produce annually in Hartford by 2030?
1 million pounds of fresh produce.
200
What do plants need to survive?
Name 6 of the 7
Water
Light
Nutrients
Space
Oxygen (O2)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Warmth / correct temperature
200
Before we begin fastening screws we must first make sure that everything is ______
Flush
200
What is this?
Aphids
300
How many years were 441 Homestead Ave vacant?
Homestead Ave was vacant for 25 years
300
How many tower gardens will Levo build in Hartford in Spring 2026?
300 tower gardens
300
What are the two types of systems we use at Levo?
DFT - Deep Flow Technique
Kratky Method (AKA Bokit Systems)
300
Why is it important that are screws go in straight?
It may split the wood, disrupt the structural integrity and leave room for water damage
This is important especially on the bottom because that is where water pools and is the base of the structure
400
Why do we sell produce outside of Hartford?
To subsidize produce affordability in Hartford and create more job opportunities for Hartford youth.
400
Why are non-permanent hydroponic structures important
Rapid deployment and redeployment, which allows for long-term property development without preventing short-term farming and employment.
400
What are 3 of the 5 most commonly found commercial hydroponic systems?
NFT – Nutrient film technique
DWC –Deep Water Culture
Ebb and Flow
Drip Systems
Aeroponics
400
Where do we start assembly and why?
The bottom
It is important that the bottom is flush for leveling and structural purposes (this is also where the 4” legs go)
We don't want to force the bottom to be flush
If we any boards are warped, and we start from the top we may have to force the bottom to be flush, or it may not be flush at all
500
What does CSA stand for, and what does it mean?
Community Supported Agriculture
An upfront purchase of a farm's produce to provide security and upfront money
500
What is a focus of the employment initiative?
How many Hartford residents does the initiative aim to employ by 2028?
the focus of the employment initiative is Youth employment and workforce development.
we aim to employ up to 100 Hartford residents by 2028
500
What are 5 of the benefits of hydroponics?
Why are they benifits?
Saves water - With recirculating systems, we eliminate runoff
Plants grow faster - By adding nutrients directly to the water rather than plants having to go search for them
Saves space - Less spacing between plants because they don't need to compete for nutrients
Grow in places you couldn't normally grow - Places like Hati where soil doesn't have much nutrients at all; places that don't have soil
Plants grow up to 70% faster - By adding nutrients directly to the water rather than plants having to go search for them, leading to greater yields
We can test the pH and EC of our water - This lets us know exactly how the plants are feeling
In summary: Efficiency in space, water, yield, and growing time, increased control
500
For frames, how many braces do we add, where do we add them what size are they, and why do we add them?
We add two 36" trapezoid braces to opposite corners, flush with the back of the frame.
We add them to keep the frame from leaning, we only add two because that is what is structurally needed to keep the frame upright (adding more would be redundant.