BASEL-STADT: 4 PRoPoSALS - ETH Basel
BASEL-STADT: 4 PRoPoSALS - ETH Basel
BASEL-STADT: 4 PRoPoSALS - ETH Basel
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Crop Plan<br />
Plan is based on sun exposure of a average summer day in<br />
Switzerland (June21st)<br />
– Food in <strong>Basel</strong> II – – Urban Canopy Garden –<br />
Crop Distribution<br />
Different sections of the canopy would produce specific crops<br />
dpending on the light conditions of the specific section. Plant<br />
varieties are prioritized based on the their ability to produce<br />
high yields and their resistance to pest and disease.<br />
Production will vary from small private farmers catering to<br />
CSA members to larger industrial growers providing produce<br />
to local grocers.<br />
Potential Crop Yields of Site<br />
Compared to annual average of Switzerland.<br />
Carrots Tomatoes<br />
Cucumbers<br />
– 748 – – 749 –<br />
924 t<br />
Current average<br />
yield; 19,000 t<br />
5,880 t 11,760 t<br />
Current average<br />
yield: 38,000 t<br />
Current average<br />
yield; 9,000 t<br />
10 - 15 hours / day<br />
5 - 10 hours/ day<br />
DRAFT<br />
Source: 1. iica.int<br />
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