CropKing Vertical NFT Hydroponics Bundle

A vertical-style NFT system that multiplies growing space within a compact footprint, ideal for leafy greens and herbs in classrooms with limited space.

• Complete vertical nutrient film technique (NFT) hydroponic growing system for leafy greens and herbs Vertical design maximizes growing capacity with 48 plant positions in a compact footprint Integrated lighting, irrigation, and nutrient management components provide everything needed to establish a productive indoor growing environment Heavy-duty mobile frame with locking and rigid casters fits through a standard doorway for flexible classroom and greenhouse use Complete recirculating irrigation system delivers nutrient solution to all growing levels Included Hydropocalypse K-12 curriculum supports hands-on instruction in hydroponics, controlled environment agriculture (CEA), plant science, and agricultural education Aligned to NGSS standards (K-5: LS, ESS, PS, ETS; MS: LS1, LS2, ESS3, ETS1; HS: LS1, LS2, LS4, ESS3, PS3, ETS1)

Only through Ward's! The NFT Vertical System is a nutrient film technique (NFT) hydroponic system designed to maximize growing capacity in a compact footprint, making it an ideal solution for classrooms, laboratories, and greenhouses with limited space. Eight vertically mounted growing channels are supported by a mobile steel frame, 30 gallon reservoir, submersible pump, and adjustable LED grow lights, allowing students to observe multiple stages of plant growth simultaneously while exploring hydroponics, nutrient management, and controlled environment agriculture (CEA).

The included classroom kit provides everything needed to begin growing on day one. Rockwool cubes, a seed tray, humidity dome, heat mat, and thermostat support reliable seed germination, while a balanced nutrient package and professional-grade pH and conductivity testing equipment allow students to monitor nutrient solution quality and collect meaningful data throughout the growing cycle. Lettuce seed packs are included so the first crop can be planted immediately, creating opportunities to harvest fresh produce for cafeteria taste tests, farm-to-school initiatives, and discussions around agribusiness and local food systems.

The included Hydropocalypse K-12 curriculum transforms routine greenhouse maintenance into part of the learning experience by guiding students through system setup, monitoring, cleaning, troubleshooting, and crop management. By making day-to-day operation a student responsibility, the curriculum reduces teacher workload while reinforcing teamwork, recordkeeping, problem-solving, and the practical skills used in commercial greenhouse and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) operations.

The Vertical NFT Annual Resupply Bundle provides the essential consumables needed to prepare the NFT 4-6 System or NFT Vertical System for another successful growing season. By combining fertilizers, pH management supplies, calibration solutions, propagation media, and seeds into one convenient package, it eliminates the guesswork of sourcing individual components and keeps classroom growing projects on schedule.

Ordering information: Kit includes: Eight 4 ft. vertically mounted NFT growing channels; Heavy-duty steel frame with locking and rigid casters; 30 gallon reservoir with two-piece lid; 400 GPH submersible pump; LED clone light bars with magnetic mounts; Milwaukee Instruments pH tester; Milwaukee Instruments conductivity (EC) tester; 5 lb. Hydro-Gro Leafy fertilizer; 5 lb. Calcium nitrate; pH Control Kit with pH Up and pH Down solutions; pH and EC calibration solutions; Pad of 200 Rockwool 1" propagation cubes; 10×20" propagation tray; 2" humidity dome; Propagation heat mat with thermostat; Pelleted lettuce and leafy green seed assortment (approx. 150 seeds); and Hydropocalypse K-12 curriculum. Annual Re-supply Bundle includes: 5 lb. Hydro-Gro Leafy fertilizer; 5 lb. Calcium nitrate fertilizer; pH Control Kit refill with 8 oz. pH Up and 8 oz. pH Down solutions; Five 20 ml pH 4.01 calibration solution sachets; Five 20 ml pH 7.01 calibration solution sachets; Five 20 ml EC calibration solution sachets; One pad of 1" Rockwool propagation cubes; and Pelleted lettuce and leafy green seed assortment (approx. 150 seeds).