Use Cases
Home Growers
Our Home Grower kits can be shipped to any address in South Africa and set up indoors in a greenhouse, or grow tunnel.
“Using the African Grower system has improved my health by eating fresh vegetables, and eased the pressure on how far my money in these trying times goes.”
~ Chulumanco Jucwa, Langa Township
Urban Farms
Vertical growing systems are the ideal, space-saving, solution for urban farms, whether at ground level or on rooftops.
“The vertical growing system has completely transformed our urban farm by allowing us to grow around 6,000 plants in just 174 square meters.”
~ Akhona Gxuluwe - Western Cape Operations Manager, Fresh Life Produce
Rural Farms
Suitable for use ‘off-grid’, The African Grower is the ideal growing solution for rural locations. The kits can be flat-packed for ease of transport to their destination.
“The African Grower has been a lifesaver for our rural farm by thriving without electricity or running water, empowering us as farmers and delivering great results for our community.”
~ Thabile Mthembu (Mentor, Hammarsdale)
African Grower educates rural farmers about modern farming and hydroponics, and the possibilities of producing large quantities in small spaces.
Development Programmes
Ease of use, requiring very little in the way of resources, and being easy to relocate, makes The African Grower ideally suited to agricultural development programmes.
“My agripreneur journey has been transformative, allowing me to merge passion with purpose while cultivating sustainable practices. The ultimate reward has been empowering my surrounding community through innovative agricultural solutions.”
~ Zubayr Sydow - Agricultural Graduate, Handpicked Programme
School Gardening Clubs
Growing produce with the African Grower is child’s play! The system's simplicity makes it an ideal teaching tool, and the location flexibility means you’re not limited by soil quality.
“Having the African Grower system teaches children about farming, where the food they consume comes from, and that they can grow food themselves. It sparks interest at a very young age.”
~ Thabile Mthembu - Mentor, Isiqalo Primary School
Wine Farms
Enhance your farm-to-table experience with vertical hybrid hydroponics, using less space to grow more.
“Wine farms can now integrate their workers into the value chain by enabling them to grow produce at home for the farm’s restaurants, providing an additional income opportunity.”
~ Louis-Gillis Jansen Van Rensburg, CEO and Founder, Fresh Life Produce
Township Gardens
The African Grower can transform unused space, empowering communities to grow vegetables with limited training and resources.
“Community gardens are essential because they provide fresh vegetables, reduce the need to buy everything amid the high cost of living, offer senior citizens a way to exercise, and support schools by ensuring learners have access to healthy, fresh produce.”
~ Mavis Manqola - Trustee, Sakhulwazi Woman’s Hub, Philippi
Mining Wastelands
As an off-grid farming system, the African Grower provides an opportunity to transform wastelands whilst creating income opportunities for local communities.
“The African Grower presents exciting opportunities for mining companies to strengthen their redevelopment programs, and I’m thrilled to see the positive impact it can make.”
~ Louis-Gillis Jansen Van Rensburg, CEO and Founder, Fresh Life Produce
