An evaluation of conventional and subirrigated planters for urban agriculture: Supporting evidence

Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems

Volumn 30, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 55-63

  Sullivan, Clare ^a,b   Hallaran, Thomas ^a   Sogorka, Gregory ^a   Weinkle, Kallie ^a  

^a Feedback Farms   (United States)

^b Och Spine at New York Presbyterian Hospitals   (United States)

Author keywords

raised bed design; subirrigated planters; urban agriculture; yield advantage

Indexed keywords

BRASSICA OLERACEA; CAPSICUM ANNUUM; LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM; LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM VAR. CERASIFORME;

EID: 84922058912     PISSN: 17421705     EISSN: 17421713     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S1742170514000131     Document Type: Article

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