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About Vida Vertical

Knowledge that reaches from cultivation to the plate

Vida Vertical brings together aquaponics, hydroponics, microgreens, urban gardening and nutrition in a practical knowledge platform for sustainable food production.

The idea

Grow more sustainably. Understand the connections.

Uwe Höring created Vida Vertical to make complex growing systems understandable and useful in practice. Its focus is on solutions that use water, space and operating resources responsibly—from a first small setup to more technically advanced installations.

The content goes beyond explaining individual tasks. It also shows how water quality, light, nutrients, crop selection, hygiene and technology interact, providing a reliable foundation for your own decisions and trials.

Additional qualification

Certified nutrition adviser

Uwe Höring is also a certified nutrition adviser. This qualification complements Vida Vertical's technical perspective with a responsible approach to food and a balanced assessment of nutrition-related topics.

As a result, our perspective does not end at harvest: we also explain how to select, prepare and use home-grown food in everyday life.

A holistic perspective

From the plant to a balanced diet

Knowledge about cultivation and nutrition complement one another. Vida Vertical provides an objective perspective on foods and their constituents, avoids unsupported health claims and translates specialist knowledge into practical cooking.

  • Clear guidance on foods and nutrients
  • Practical ideas for fresh, plant-forward meals
  • A direct link between home growing, harvesting and gentle preparation
  • A transparent distinction between general information and individual medical advice
Core topics

One system, many perspectives

01

Aquaponics

Understand fish husbandry, biofiltration and crop production as a cycle, with a focus on water parameters, nitrification and operational safety.

02

Hydroponics

Plan soilless growing systems and cultivation methods with sound management of pH, EC, light and nutrients.

03

Microgreens

Explore varieties, cultivation methods, hygiene and harvesting for flavourful young greens grown in a small space.

04

Gardening

Use space efficiently and develop resilient solutions for balconies, raised beds, irrigation and urban gardening.

05

Cooking

Use freshly harvested ingredients in clearly structured recipes with ingredient lists and easy-to-follow instructions.

06

Nutrition & knowledge

Explore nutritional physiology, sustainability and prevention using reliable sources and without oversimplified health claims.

Our approach

For people who want to understand and decide for themselves

Beginners

Clear fundamentals, accessible terminology and realistic first steps without unnecessary technical barriers.

Experienced growers

In-depth system comparisons, operating parameters and troubleshooting to support the targeted development of your own installations.

Professional users

Structured guidance on scaling, process reliability, hygiene and the regulatory environment in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Questions, ideas or interested in exchanging knowledge?

Vida Vertical welcomes specialist questions, suggestions and suitable collaborations relating to sustainable cultivation and nutrition.