Looking at the New Industry Opportunities Behind Vertical Grow Shelf System

The specific system inside the greenhouse is introduced



Greenhouses, also known as plastic greenhouses or greenhouses, are artificial controlled environmental agricultural production facilities, mainly used to grow out-of-season vegetables, fruits and flowers. Its internal system mainly includes the following parts:

Equipment maintenance has a crucial impact on the growth of greenhouse crops. Greenhouse environmental control equipment, such as temperature regulation systems, irrigation systems, lighting systems, and ventilation systems, are all key factors in ensuring the healthy growth of crops. The following are the effects of equipment maintenance on the growth of greenhouse crops:

The application of plant growth lamps in container farms is an important direction in the development of modern agricultural technology. It can not only overcome the problem of being restricted by natural conditions in traditional agriculture, but also promote the efficient growth of plants and increase the yield and quality of crops by precisely controlling the light conditions. The following will be discussed from two aspects: key technologies and future trends.



Key technologies

1. ** Spectrum Customization ** : Different plants and even different growth stages of the same plant have different requirements for light. Modern plant growth lamps can provide the most suitable lighting environment for specific plants or their specific growth stages by adjusting the ratio of red and blue light as well as the ratio of other color lights.

2. ** Intelligent Control System ** : By integrating Internet of Things technology and the application of sensors, precise regulation of parameters such as light intensity, duration, and spectrum can be achieved. This intelligent management helps save energy costs and can simulate the day-night changes in nature more precisely, thereby better promoting plant growth.

3. ** Energy-saving and High-efficiency Light source ** : Using LED as the main light source material has become a common choice in the industry. Compared with traditional fluorescent lamps or high-pressure sodium lamps, leds have a higher luminous efficiency (that is, a stronger ability to convert unit electrical energy into light energy), and their longer service life, smaller size, and less heat generation also make them more suitable for use in closed planting environments.

4. ** Vertical Farming Design ** : By using multi-layer erection methods, it maximizes the utilization of land resources within a limited space. With an efficient supplementary lighting system, an indoor farm with high production efficiency can be established even in a high-density area like the city center.



Future trends

- ** The development of Personalized Solutions ** : With the deepening of research and technological progress, it will be possible to develop more personalized lighting solutions for specific types of plants or even certain special needs (such as medicinal value).

- ** Integrated service Model ** : In addition to the hardware devices themselves, there may also be more value-added services provided around plant growth lamps, such as data analysis support, remote monitoring and maintenance, etc., to help users better manage and optimize their planting projects.

- ** Sustainability Considerations ** : How to further reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint will be one of the continuous focuses in this field. This includes exploring new materials and technologies to enhance the efficiency of lamps, and it also involves the green transformation throughout the entire supply chain.

- ** Cross-border Integration and Innovation ** : As people pay increasing attention to food safety, nutrition and health, plant factories may have more intersections with other industries such as biomedicine and food processing, jointly promoting the development of related fields.



In conclusion, container farms empowered by plant growth lamps represent a brand-new agricultural production method. With their unique advantages, they are gradually changing our perception of food sources. With the continuous advancement of technology and the changes in social demands, there is still huge potential for development in this field waiting to be tapped.

In the wave of modern agriculture's transformation from traditional to intelligent, tomato cultivation technology is also undergoing changes. The traditional soil-grown method, with its long history of cultivation and profound practical experience, was once the main force in tomato production. As a cutting-edge representative of soilless cultivation technology, aerosol hydroponics is reshaping the industrial landscape with its disruptive advantages. A thorough comparison from the three dimensions of cost, output and quality can provide scientific decision-making references for growers. ​


Cost comparison: The game between initial investment and long-term benefits
The initial threshold for soil-grown tomatoes is relatively low. Only 1,500 to 2,000 yuan is needed per mu of land, covering basic materials such as seeds, organic fertilizers, and farm tools. However, the subsequent operating costs should not be underestimated: Taking the North China region as an example, about 800 to 1,200 yuan is needed each year for fertilizers and pesticides, and the cost of irrigation water is about 500 yuan. If soil compaction or pests and diseases occur, additional soil improvement and remediation measures will further increase the expenditure. In contrast, for aerosol hydroponics, the initial equipment setup (including atomizing nozzles, nutrient solution circulation systems, intelligent control systems, etc.) costs as much as 15,000 to 20,000 yuan per mu, which requires a relatively high level of financial strength. However, aerosol hydroponics demonstrates a strong advantage in resource utilization: compared with the 80% water waste in soil hydroponics, its water-saving rate exceeds 90%. The recycling rate of nutrient solution is over 95%, which can save about 3,000 yuan in fertilizer costs each year. If the service life of the equipment is calculated as five years, the average cost per unit area will be significantly lower than that of soil cultivation.
Yield comparison: The lopsided results brought about by differences in growth mechanisms
The root systems of soil-grown tomatoes wind and grow in the soil, actively "searching" for nutrients, and are easily restricted by factors such as soil compaction and continuous cropping obstacles. The annual yield per mu is mostly maintained at 5,000 to 7,000 kilograms. However, aerosol hydroponics breaks this limitation: the suspended root system is directly exposed to the atomized environment rich in oxygen and nutrients, and the absorption efficiency is increased by 3 to 5 times. According to actual measurements by agricultural research institutions, under the same light and temperature conditions, the growth cycle of aero-hydroponic tomatoes is shortened by 20% to 30%, and the fruit yield per plant increases by 50%. Eventually, an ultra-high yield of 15,000 to 20,000 kilograms per mu is achieved, which is more than three times that of soil-grown tomatoes. In addition, aerosol hydroponics can also increase the utilization rate per unit area by 2 to 3 times through a three-dimensional planting model, further amplifying the yield advantage.


Quality comparison: Dual Considerations of flavor and Safety. In terms of flavor, soil-grown tomatoes, due to their complex interaction with soil microorganisms, often accumulate more secondary metabolites in their fruits. Some consumers believe that their "tomato flavor" is more intense. However, problems such as heavy metal pollution in soil and soil-borne diseases have always threatened food safety. For instance, root-knot nematode disease may cause fruit deformity, and excessive use of chemical fertilizers can reduce the sugar content of fruits. Aerosol hydroponics is grown in a closed environment, isolating the risk of soil pollution from the source. By precisely regulating the formula of the nutrient solution, the soluble solids and vitamin C content of the fruit can be increased as needed. Third-party testing shows that the sugar-acid ratio of aero-hydroponic tomatoes is generally 15% to 20% higher than that of soil-grown ones, and the pesticide residue test results are all undetectable. In addition, a stable growth environment makes the fruit size and color more uniform, which better meets the quality control requirements of high-end supermarkets and processing enterprises. ​
Overall, soil cultivation is suitable for small-scale family farming or the production of characteristic agricultural products that pursue traditional flavors. Although the initial investment in aerosol hydroponics is high, its cost advantage, potential for yield explosion and controllability of quality in large-scale production make it an inevitable trend in the industrialization development of modern agriculture. With technological iteration and the reduction of equipment costs, aerosol hydroponics is expected to reshape the industrial landscape of tomato cultivation.