Hydroponics, vertical farming gain popularity in Saudi Arabia – Arab News
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January 26, 2026
Water & Irrigation
Hydroponics, vertical farming gain popularity in Saudi Arabia Arab News
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| Crop | Sow | Days | pH | Temp °C | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Sep–Oct | 2 yr | 6.0–7.0 | 10–22 | 8–12 t |
| Pyrethrum | Sep–Oct | 2–3 yr | 5.5–7.0 | 10–22 | 0.8–1.5 t |
| Tagasaste | Sep–Oct | 2–4 yr | 5.5–7.5 | 5–28 | 10–18 t green |
| Oil Palm | Jun–Sep (planting) | 3–4 yr to bear | 5.0–7.0 | 24–32 | 20–25 t FFB |
| Pepino | Sep–Oct | 4–6 mo | 6.0–7.0 | 15–25 | 25–40 t |
| Asafoetida (Hing) | Sep–Oct | 4–5 yr | 6.5–7.5 | 10–25 | 0.05–0.1 t |
| Litchi | Jun–Sep (planting) | 5–7 yr to bear | 5.5–7.0 | 20–35 | 8–12 t |
| Alstroemeria | Sep–Oct | 10–12 mo | 6.0–6.8 | 13–22 | 100–150 stems/m² |
| Anthurium | Year-round | 12–18 mo to bear | 5.5–6.5 | 18–28 | 6–8 blooms/plant |
| Paddy Straw Mushroom | Jun–Sep | 12–18 | 6.5–7.5 | 28–35 | 100–150 kg/t |
| Orchid | Year-round | 18–24 mo to bear | 5.5–6.5 | 20–30 | 4–6 spikes/plant |
| Oyster Mushroom | Any | 25–35 | 5.5–6.5 | 20–30 | 500–700 kg/t |
| Amaranth (Leafy) | Feb–Sep | 30–45 | 6.0–7.5 | 22–32 | 10–15 t |
| Arugula | Sep–Nov | 30–45 | 6.0–7.0 | 10–22 | 8–12 t |
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