Container plant growing
VEGGIE.BOX
Container farms for growing plants hydroponically, growing in a nutrient solution without soil.
Introduction
We built an environmentally controlled space in a refurbished shipping container with thermal insulation. This space is equipped with all the technology to prepare and grow many types of herbs, vegetables and fruits in hydroponic systems.
In the container it is possible to use 5 growing methods: DFT, NFT, Drain, Drip, Aero.
What can be grown
- leafy vegetables (salads, cabbage)
- fruiting vegetables (tomatoes, peppers)
- root vegetables (kohlrabi, radishes)
- herbs (mint, lemon balm)
- ornamental flowers
- spices (coriander, cloves)
- fruit (strawberries)
Production
21 tons of mangold is the annual verified production of the VEGGIE.BOX container
Comparison of yield with pond farming
| Palnt production | Field yield t/ha/year | Farm yield t/ha/year | Yield ratio farm/field |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf lettuce | 24 | 1730 | 72x more |
| Herbs | 1,5 | 720 | 480x more |
| Mangold | 250 | 5460 | 21,8x more |
Dimensions
- compact and standardized dimensions
- high yield per metre of surface area
- all technologies under one roof
- transportable by conventional transport
Equipment
CONTAINER
Modified 40" container with insulation
- Separate entrance with airlock
- Stackable construction
- Separate technologies
- Locker room and processing room part of the technology section
TECHNOLOGIES
Automatic nutrient solution plant treatment
Central air conditioning
Possibility of extension with heat exchanger for waste heat recovery
GROWING AREA
Shelf hydroponic system
5 possible growing methods (DFT, NFT, Drain, Drip, Aero)
Growing area according to the selected crop type (herbs and leafy vegetables / chilli and CBD)
Seedbox for seedling production for farm capacity
Higher operational efficiency = farm from more containers
Farm sets
Individual containers can be linked together to form complex units, which saves acquisition costs as well as operating costs.
