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| Washing Required |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Market Freshness |
>1 week old |
Fresh – 3 days |
Fresh |
| Shelf-life |
1 week |
2 – 3 weeks |
3 – 4 weeks |
| Local |
Difficult |
Medium |
Easy |
| Food Safety |
Difficult |
Medium |
Easy |
| Seasonality |
Seasonal |
Extended season at a cost |
Year round |
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| Growth Cycle |
35 – 70 days |
25 – 50 days |
18 – 21 days |
| Yield & Quality Predictability |
Low |
Medium |
High |
| Labor Conditions |
Drudgerous |
Hot & Humid |
Room-like |
| Annual Yield / Sq. Ft. |
0.4 lbs |
6 lbs |
30 lbs |
| Transportation Costs |
High |
Medium |
Low |
| Weather Risk |
High |
Medium – Hight |
None |
| Location |
Very Limited |
Limited |
Any location |
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| Water Use |
High |
Low |
Low |
| Land Requirements |
High |
Medium |
Low |
| Transportation Miles |
1000s |
100s |
10s |
| Pesticides |
Often |
Occasionally |
Never |
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| Urban Application |
No |
Limited to rooftops |
Yes |
| Worker Skill Level |
High |
Medium |
Low |
| Building Rehabilitation |
No |
No |
Yes |
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