Construction in Lankwitz: First REWE store in Berlin to feature a rooftop farm starts to take shape
In an exciting development for sustainable agriculture, the REWE supermarket in Lankwitz, Berlin, is set to open a rooftop farm in 2026, following the 'Green Farming' concept. This innovative approach to food production will see plants grown hydroponically, saving resources and enabling fully automated year-round harvesting.
The company ECF Farmsystems, based in Berlin, will be responsible for the operation of this rooftop farm. They are already renowned for their aquaponics system in Wiesbaden, where plants are supplied with nutrients from fish tank water. This symbiotic relationship between plants and fish is set to be replicated in Lankwitz, with the rooftop farm able to produce up to 900,000 plant mixes annually for around 500 REWE markets in the capital region.
The Lankwitz market will not only offer fresh, locally grown produce but will also serve as a testing ground for the practical application of this rooftop farm model. After the market's opening in spring 2026, the success of the farm will be closely monitored.
REWE in Wiesbaden has already embraced the 'Green Farming' concept, growing plants and breeding fish. This experience will undoubtedly contribute to the success of the Lankwitz project.
Light, temperature, and irrigation in the Lankwitz greenhouse will be automatically controlled, ensuring optimal growing conditions for the plants. The fish, bred on 230 square meters of space, will provide the necessary nutrients for the plants, while the harvested plants will go directly to the sales floor, ensuring freshness. Approximately 20,000 fish are bred annually, yielding about one ton of fish meat per month.
The company responsible for the development and construction of the REWE market in Berlin-Lankwitz, which features its own rooftop garden and implements the 'Green Farming' concept, remains unidentified in the available search results. However, the anticipation builds as we approach the completion of this groundbreaking project in 2026.
This initiative by REWE is a significant step towards sustainable urban farming, demonstrating the potential for cities to become self-sufficient in food production while reducing carbon footprints and promoting local economies.
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