In iAVs, plants thrive due to the unique design and methodology of iAVs, which provide optimal conditions for plant growth.

Here are some compelling images that demonstrate the superior growth rates of plants in iAVs and I hope this will enlighten those who may not yet fully grasp the profound advantages of this system.

Day 1

This photo shows tomato plants in a newly established iAVs biofilter, a ‘virgin’ sand bed with no prior formation of a schmutzdecke , soil ecosystem, or rhizosphere. Despite facing sub-optimal conditions such as:

• The winter season, characterized by low light levels and shorter days
• An aging double-poly cover that allows approximately 70% photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) transmission

This setting provides a unique opportunity to observe and understand the initial growth stages of tomatoes in an iAVs under less than ideal circumstances.

Day 7

Day 14

Day 28

NOTE, dense foliage on single stem (light being intercepted by leaf, not reaching ground level). 

Fruit on the first and second ‘trusses’ (inflorescence) has been set & expanding, flowering continues increasing in number per truss.

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