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In essence, duckweed acts more like a microbial
fermentation platform than a traditional crop—but without
the need for fermentation tanks.

Aquatic Growth: No Land, No Soil, No Problem

Duckweed is aquatic by nature, meaning it grows entirely
on the surface of water and requires:

• No arable land
• No soil
• No pesticides
• Minimal fertilizer

It can be cultivated in:

• Shallow outdoor ponds
• Recirculating hydroponic systems
• Bio contained vertical farming modules in urban
or hospital settings

This opens the door for pharmaceutical farming in places
where traditional agriculture isn’t feasible—including:

• Densely populated cities
• Resource-limited regions
• Hospital-based or near-site production centers

And because it floats and self-replicates, duckweed is
easily harvested using filtration or skimming—eliminating
much of the labor-intensive work associated with crop
cultivation.

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