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What is closed-type vertical photobiotechnological hydroponics technology?

Vertical closed-type photobiotechnological hydroponics is a modern method that allows the cultivation of plants without the use of soil, where the plants grow in vertical structures, within a specially designed and insulated container unit. Instead of soil, the plants grow in a nutrient solution that contains all the necessary ingredients for their growth, while LED lighting technology is used to provide the necessary photosynthetic spectrum for each type of crop.

What are the advantages of technology?

 1. Water saving: Up to 90% less water is used compared to conventional farming.

 2. Higher yields: Plants are placed closer together and at multiple layers, increasing production per square meter. This achieves efficient use of space, ideal for urban areas.

 3. Environmental control: The Grower controls with absolute precision the temperature, humidity, light levels and a host of other parameters, creating the optimal conditions for plant growth.

 4. No use of pesticides: The closed controlled environment, combined with the precautionary measures for the entry of growers and the absence of soil, prevent any contamination, thus allowing the cultivation of plants without the use of pesticides.

 5. It is a sustainable and efficient farming method that can be used to produce fruits and vegetables all year round, regardless of external climatic conditions.

 6. It is ideal for urban areas with limited land space, making it a dominant technology for producing fresh local food. Products are grown and harvested next to and within the city, directly by citizens, for citizens, eliminating the carbon footprint of the supply chain.

How does it work?

Plants are placed in inert substrates, such as rockwool or perlite, and their roots float in a nutrient solution. This solution provides the plants with the necessary nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and others. The process involves the use of systems that provide the nutrients in the water and control the conditions of lighting, temperature, humidity, CO2, nutritional indicators, and many other parameters, ensuring optimal growth conditions.

 Which crops are suitable for this technique?

Leafy vegetables, sprouts, herbs, edible flowers, berries, strawberries, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, melons, watermelons, Asian leafy greens.

 Why should I choose Green Spirit?

 1. We are an agro-technological innovation company with great expertise in Digital Urban Hydroponics in closed-type units.

 2. !-GRoWCubes units are vivid factories that combine the advantages of vertical photobiotechnological hydroponics as analyzed above, with 3 cutting-edge technologies:

• digital twin technology,
• cloud computing big data technology and
• the technology of digital cultivation protocols.

Each !-GRoWCubes closed-type unit, combined with the three technologies, constitutes Green Spirit's !-GRoWCubes Cultivation Technology.

3. The above makes our units digital and fully remotely managed (remote alerting, monitoring, controlling, planning) with the ultimate goal of predictive analysis of data, on the desired goals of each crop for each distinct crop unit.

 4. We develop our own cultivation protocols through an extensive research program, in collaboration with Agricultural Universities in Greece, as well as cutting-edge research institutions. The protocols are designed based on the high nutritional value of the products produced, in combination with market trends. The protocols are then converted into digital recipes.

5. We design and manufacture our units ourselves in ODM terms, with a focus on sustainability in an environment of worsening climate change.

 6. Therefore, we do not “sell” a hydroponic “container”, but rather offer a comprehensive, turnkey, digital hydroponic growing solution, tailored to the grower, where the latter is not required to have any prior experience or knowledge.  The units remotely receive the digital protocols chosen by the grower, and their brain executes the daily plans with precision. On this basis, a single grower can manage at least 5 distinct units, having absolute digital control on their computer.

7. We provide ongoing distance learning with asynchronous audiovisual and written material as well as full support and warranty of the units.

8. The units are portable and expandable, while we also have ready-made solutions in:

• PV systems 5-15KW per unit.
• Adjustable unit support bases (All-Terrain)

A few words about Green Spirit's Digital Twin and Big Data Technologies

Green Spirit's Digital Twin is an advanced technology that uses digital models to represent and monitor the operation and processes of farming systems in time intervals. The Twin reflects thousands of data points at fixed intervals, which are  further analyzed through Big Data Analytics Technology. Here are some key aspects of the two technologies:

 Data Monitoring:  The digital twin can collect and analyze data from sensors such as temperature, humidity, water pH, nutrient concentration and more.

 Yield Analysis:  Technology can help evaluate crop yield, allowing for a better understanding of the factors that influence growth.

 Informed Decision:  Through the analyses, growers can evaluate the progress of protocol execution and make informed decisions regarding agronomic practice.

 Forecasting:  It has the ability to estimate future yields and plant needs, assisting in production planning and logistical support.

 Resource Management:  Enables growers to manage resources (water, nutrients) more effectively and reduce losses.

 Benefits

 Increased Efficiency:  Optimization of cultivation processes, achieving better yields with fewer resources.

 Risk Reduction:  Reporting potential problems before they occur, reducing the risks of failure.

 Adaptability:  Rapid adaptation to changes in market conditions.

Conclusions

!-GRoWCubes Cultivation Technology offers sustainable solutions for urban/suburban agriculture and food production. Our technological superiority offers significant advantages in crop monitoring and management, contributing to innovation and efficiency.

If you have more questions or need information about a specific aspect of them, don't hesitate to ask us!

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