Our Systems
ZipGarden
The queen of classroom hydroponics
The ZipGarden was designed to be user-friendly for all ages. This three-tower ZipGrow system features removable towers, LED lighting, a built-in germination station, hidden plumbing and irrigation, and an ESA electrical certification you can feel good about adding to your classrooms.
We love this system for younger students because they’re able to participate in the entire growing process from seed to harvest. The system’s small footprint also makes it ideal to add to your busy classrooms.
Farm Wall
Specifically, the 2 and 4 Tower Farm Wall
The Farm Wall was one of ZipGrow’s first systems, and features 5ft removable towers. This system is ideal for creating beautiful living walls in your classrooms or hallways. It features our classic ZipGrow Towers, Adjustable LED lighting, and seamlessly integrated plumbing/irrigation, with the option to add an external reservoir.
We love this option if you’re looking for the best bang for your buck, while creating meaningful learning that just so happens to look beautiful in your schools.
Curriculum Bundles
Bringing it all together
Our primary curriculum bundle features our classic ZipGarden, primary curriculum with lessons and activities, and a little story book titled “The Farmer in the Classroom”, a 1-year subscription to Upstart University, and 1 year of consumables for a calendar year of growing.
This complete bundle is ideal for educators looking for the perfect solution to integrate this new way of learning into their classrooms.
We love this system for younger students because they’re able to participate in the entire growing process from seed to harvest. The system’s small footprint also makes it ideal to add to your busy classrooms.
Find the Right Fit
Explore systems and packages
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Why it’s right for your students
Hands-On STEM Education
With ZipGrow, students are introduced to all aspects of STEM education, tied into a fun, hands-on learning experience well beyond their graduating years.
Enhancing Food Literacy
Many people, including students, don’t fully understand where food comes from. With ZipGrow, you can highlight food literacy and the importance of sustainability.
Build Engagement & Classroom Confidence
Learning is always better when it’s fun! With ZipGrow, students become more engaged in your lessons as we move away from traditional learning methods.
A Quick Case Study
Rum Primary School
Located off the coast of Scotland, the Isle of Rum is home to stunning views and fewer than 50 permanent residents. As of 2024, the Isle of Rum is also home to one of our ZipGardens at Rum Primary School.
In remote areas like this, food security becomes increasingly important. These students are gaining hands-on experience in taking control of their own food security by growing their own food closer to home.
Funding Your Project
Looking for funding to bring ZipGrow to your classroom? Check out our grants page to find available funding available to you!
We Grow Farmers
FAQ
Yes! Feel free to email us at [email protected] to submit your purchase order or to request a quote.
Our ZipGarden, Education Rack and Farm Walls are kept in stock, and are ready to ship within a week. For custom projects like hydroponic labs, we aim to ship within 90 days of receiving the initial deposit or purchase order.
Yes! Please email your tax exemption form to [email protected].
For our ZipGarden, Farm Wall and Education Rack, you can place an order online or by emailing a purchase order to [email protected]. We’re also available by phone at 1-855-947-4769 for any additional questions. For custom projects, please contact us by email to arrange a discovery call and start planning your custom hydroponic lab!
Absolutely! Please call us at 1-855-947-4769 or email [email protected] to chat further.
If available, please provide us with the dimensions of the lab space, and include any additional intended use for the space if applicable. Additionally, please provide us with current electical and water hook ups in the space, and note if there are any pillars or dropped ceilings.
We ship single Farm Walls in boxes through our ground shipping provider. All other units are shipped on pallet(s) depending on the size of the order. If known, please let us know how your school typically receives large shipments, and whether your school has a loading dock on site.
Curriculum and learning material are delivered digitally after purchase! An representative from ZipGrow will reach out to you to set up your free one-year subscription to Upstart University.
About Us
Since 2010, ZipGrow has been a leader in hydroponic manufacturing and education. The ZipGrow Tower was created by Dr. Nate Storey in a greenhouse at the University of Wyoming and helped solve an ongoing issue in greenhouses: the ability to grow only on one level.
From there, ZipGrow went on to create the Farm Wall and the ZipFarm, both being revolutionary for their uses. The Farm Wall allowed home growers to take control of their own food security, while the ZipFarm became one of the first commercial small to medium-sized systems to enable new farmers to enter a space traditionally unavailable to them.
Later came the ZipPod, Education Rack & ZipGarden to continue to expand our reach to schools, social wellness projects, and architectural masterpieces. To date, ZipGrow has deployed systems to over 30 countries and shipped 1000s of units to customers like you.
At ZipGrow, We Grow Farmers, and one tower at a time, we’re revolutionizing the future of agriculture.
