Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) Seed Collection Compact leafy greens and herbs that thrive in shallow nutrient flows. Perfect for NFT channels and troughs
🌿 Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) Seed Collection – Compact, Clean & Constantly Productive 🌱💧
Hydroponic greens, streamlined and supercharged.
The Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) Seed Collection is designed for growers who rely on shallow-flow hydroponics systems, like NFT channels, gutters, and troughs, to produce crisp, compact leafy greens and aromatic herbs. These plants are specially selected for their shallow root profiles, fast growth, and reliable yields, making them ideal for high-efficiency vertical farms, classroom racks, countertop systems, and full-scale hydroponic greenhouses.
NFT systems deliver a thin stream of nutrient solution over the plant roots, these varieties are bred to thrive in that fast-moving, oxygen-rich environment.
🪴 What’s Included in the Collection?
Each seed variety is proven to perform in NFT setups, offering strong root-to-leaf growth ratios and clean, compact form, perfect for harvesting with minimal waste and maximum flavor:
🌞 Why These Varieties?
These hydro-friendly greens and herbs are chosen for their compact growth habits, fast maturation, and shallow root structures, which make them thrive in NFT conditions:
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Tom thumb Lettuce – 150+ Seeds – A soft, sweet classic with tender heads perfect for wraps and salads. Compact and ideal for narrow channels.
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Roquette Arugula – 100+ Seeds – Fast-growing and peppery, arugula is a staple in salad mixes and gourmet greens blends.
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Early Mizuna – 50+ Seeds – A cut-and-come-again leafy green with deeply serrated leaves and a mild, mustardy bite. Popular in stir-fries and mesclun mixes.
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Slow Bolting Cilantro – 100+ Seeds – Loves fast-draining channels and thrives with constant moisture. Grows well in cool or warm rooms.
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Moss Curled Parsley – 50+ Seeds – Packed with flavor and essential in sauces, garnishes, and green juices.
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Common Chives – 100+ Seeds – Hardy and high-yielding in hydroponics, chives provide onion-like flavor and are excellent in continuous harvest setups.
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Red Veined Sorrel – 50+ Seeds – A striking specialty herb with lemony flavor and vibrant red veining. Popular in high-end culinary dishes and edible landscaping.
💧 What Is the Nutrient Film Technique?
NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) is a popular hydroponic method where a shallow stream of nutrient-rich water flows through narrow channels, gently bathing the roots. It’s water-efficient, scalable, and ideal for small greens and herbs.
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🚿 Uses a continuous film of nutrients
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🌬️ Roots receive both moisture and oxygen
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📏 Requires plants with shallow, fast-growing roots
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🔁 Perfect for vertical stacking and multi-tier growing
This method is great for clean harvests, rapid turnover, and tight space optimization, from countertop gardens to large hydroponic farms.
🥗 Culinary Versatility
This seed collection produces a wide variety of fresh flavors, perfect for everyday and gourmet meals:
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Lettuce & Arugula – Use in salads, burgers, tacos, and wraps
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Mizuna & Sorrel – Ideal in sushi rolls, mixed greens, or sautéed
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Cilantro & Parsley – Chop into sauces, soups, or grain bowls
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Chives – Sprinkle onto eggs, potatoes, dips, and pasta
Harvest as baby greens, microgreens, or mature plants depending on your needs and system cycle.
✅ Why Choose This Hydroponic Seed Mix?
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✔️ Perfectly matched to NFT hydroponic systems
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✔️ Ideal for compact vertical gardens, racks, and channels
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✔️ Excellent root-to-leaf ratio for fast and clean growth
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✔️ High in nutrients, low in maintenance
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✔️ Non-GMO, untreated seeds for safe indoor production
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✔️ Great for beginners, educators, and commercial growers
🌎 Ideal For:
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NFT vertical garden towers
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Classroom hydroponics & home STEM kits
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Urban farming & microgreens production
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Aquaponics troughs & automated grow setups
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Anyone growing in limited space with constant flow systems
💧 With the Nutrient Film Technique Seed Collection, you get dependable, quick-harvest greens and herbs designed to thrive in flowing water systems. Whether you’re a home grower or commercial producer, this is the seed mix you need for clean, efficient, and flavorful results, every cycle.
Start growing smarter in shallow streams today. 🌱✨