Effective Greenhouse Climate Control for Extreme Weather
Project Information
- Customer: NFT Farm in Extremely Weather Conditions
- Facility: net greenhouse, 10,000 sqf
- Method of cultivation: NFT
- Type of crop: 50,000 heads / month
The Customer's Challenge
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No control over water stability, including fertilizers, pH and dissolved oxygen, no control over the greenhouse inside climate.
GrowDirector’s Solution & Result
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The entire greenhouse was automated by connecting all the equipment and sensors under one roof of the GrowDirector 3 PRO system. Maintained the perfect environment for plants.
Manual operations have been reduced by 50%.
Equipment used in the case
GrowDirector provided a comprehensive solution, innovation in greenhouse climate control.
Including:
- HydroDirector for the 4000-liter circular water system
- Socket Director
- DryContact
- Sensor Director with sensors for temperature, humidity, VPD, and more.
This unique case study is a testament to innovation in greenhouse climate control.
Nestled at the highest point in Israel, Majed Al Shams faces the brunt of temperature extremes. From scorching summers at +32°C to frigid winters at -5°C, the need for climate control is paramount.
Growers in this region rely on a dynamic system – cooling in the summer and heating in the winter. This 10,000 sqf facility produces over 50,000 lettuce heads monthly using an NFT system.