Its pretty much common sense that you want to rinse off your vegetables before you eat them.

One of the first projects its developed?

An ultra high-tech hydroponics system that produces a huge volume of crisp, clean lettuce.

Toshiba Hydroponic Systems - Photo by Dan Frommer of Quartz 2

Whats more,everythingin the environment is controlled.

Air pressure, lighting, temperature, bacteria; even dust.

Of course, they also plan to feed their own country, too.

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Taken together, all this information this has some seriously awesome implications.

See, as you already know, Toshibas not the only company making forays into indoor farming.

[viaquartz]

Toshiba Hydroponic Systems - Photo by Dan Frommer of Quartz 2

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Toshiba Hydroponic Systems - Photo by Dan Frommer of Quartz 3

Toshiba Hydroponic Systems - Photo by Dan Frommer of Quartz 1

Toshiba Hydroponic Systems - Photo by Dan Frommer of Quartz 2