Does Vertical Farming actually work?

Agrotonomy on Instagram: "Vertical farming with aeroponic towers creates an optimal environment for growing over 160 different crops, from leafy greens and herbs to vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Each tower can hold up to 52 plants per square meter, using no soil, 95% less water, and up to 90% less space than traditional farming. The system runs on a simple irrigation cycle: three minutes on and twelve minutes off. During this time, roots remain suspended in air for about 80% of the cycle, max