Our automated hydroponic NFT growing systems have been designed with space, labor, energy and water efficiency in mind to achieve maximal yield while using fewer resources.
The green house area can be used to the full extent, resulting in maximum production per square meter.
The automatic gutter movement and distance adjustment ensures maximal usage of your greenhouse space and delivers unmatched plant density and yields.
A fully automated greenhouse operation minimizes labor needs.
You are taking a “hands-off approach” with the green automation system. From seeding to harvesting, no human labor is needed and no human hand touches the lettuce.
The growing system primarily utilizes the most cost-effective energy source for the growing: the sun. Given its unmatched plant density, supplemental growing lights are used with maximum efficiency per area.
As in other hydroponic NFT systems, irrigation water is circulated, reducing water consumption by 95% compared to conventional farming. .
Growing leafy greens in a controlled environment with an automated growing system ensures both a clean environment and a clean growing process.
No human hand touches the product during the entire growing cycle. You control what goes into the greenhouse and your leafy greens. It feels good to provide your customers with clean, safe and nutritious lettuce.
The Hydroponic NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) system uses the irrigation water efficiently, recirculates unused water and thereby consumes up to 95% less water compared to conventional field farming. In addition, as this is a closed system, there is no run-off of fertilizer water into the ground.
The sun is the best and cleanest light source there is. Growing leafy greens in the controlled environment of a greenhouse ensures that your leafy greens soak up the nurturing rays to the max.
Growing in a controlled environment of the greenhouse can be done without the use of chemical pesticides such as insecticides, fungicides or herbicides. As such, lettuce is clean, with no damaging influence from external factors. Chlorine washes are not necessary. It feels good to provide your customers with clean, safe and nutritious leafy greens.
With the help of our technology, you can bring the production closer to consumers, cut down transportation costs and emissions and provide your clients with truly fresh leafy greens. Truly fresh means; it was harvested within the last 24 hours, not a week ago.
Green Automation has been a pioneer in the industry of hydroponic lettuce and herb growing technology since 2002. Green Automation growers from around the world are reporting record yields using our patented growing systems. Annual yields of 50 to more than 100 kg/m2 (~10-20 lbs/sq. ft.) can be achieved. With our automated systems, growers can harvest dependable high yields and deliver constant high-quality produce. Successful operations are motivating greenhouse owners to expand their businesses and grow more.
Choose the location of the growing operation with care. The location should be close to metropolitan areas or distribution centers. The site decision will have a significant impact on the cost. Look for strategic locations where land, energy, water, labor and transportation are available at low cost. Access to renewable forms of energy, such as geothermal energy, are optimal strategies.
Choose the location of the growing operation with care. The location should be close to metropolitan areas or distribution centers. The site decision will have a significant impact on the cost. Look for strategic locations where land, energy, water, labor and transportation are available at low cost. Access to renewable forms of energy, such as geothermal energy, are optimal strategies.
Space Efficiency: Maximizing plant density (yield per area) is probably the single most important factor in successful growing operations. Competitive plant density requires a system which adjusts the spacing between the plants during the growing process, such as a moving gutter system.
Labor Efficiency: An automated growing system will eliminate the need for repetitive manual labor, while ensuring constant and reliable fresh harvests. In addition, food safety can be lifted to the highest standards as no human hand will touch the leafy greens.
The choice of growing system and the level of automation needed will depend on the planned plant variety and plant size. This overview will provide guidance and information concerning each system’s capabilities.
