Sprout Cap

At Shipshape Urban Farms, we hold justice at our core, affirming that healthy food access is a fundamental right, not a privilege. Our "Sprout Cap" utilizes Kratky's hydroponic method, enabling small-scale farming from home. This innovation addresses food insecurity, extends educational outreach, and empowers all generations to cultivate their own produce. By adopting this technology, we nurture sustainable agriculture's understanding. The Sprout Cap transforms plastic soda bottles into micro-hydroponic systems, employing Kratky's passive nutrient solution. It makes hydroponics accessible to all, enabling anyone, regardless of experience or space, to yield fresh produce. Moreover, the Sprout Cap has a potential community impact. It equips families in need to grow their nutritious food and engages kids in STEM learning through hydroponic exploration. Functioning as a catalyst, the Sprout Cap encourages community engagement, fostering self-reliance and reducing dependence on external food sources. This education-oriented approach bolsters immediate sustenance and long-term resilience. The Sprout Cap embodies transformation, empowering individuals to actively participate in their food production. By making hydroponics more inclusive and nurturing education, we reshape the concept of food security and strengthen our connection with the food we consume. Shipshape is dedicated to providing the Sprout Cap as a tool for nourishment, learning, and community upliftment. Join us in sowing seeds of change, nurturing self-sufficiency, and embracing the potential of sustainable agriculture. For those interested in acquiring a kit for their classroom, organization, or individual use, please don't hesitate to contact us.