How to Overcome Weather Challenges? Vertical Farming in Alaska
Project Information
- Customer: Vertical Farm in Alaska
- Facility: 40-ft. container
- Method of cultivation: NFT
- Type of crop: Lettuce
Client’s Problem
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Erratic water circulation, unstable chemical balance, and inconsistent light, temperature, and humidity plagued the NFT vertical farm.
Remote location exacerbated the challenge of real-time environmental control.
Grow Director’s Solution & Result
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The integration of GrowDirector 3 PRO revolutionized the NFT vertical farm.
By providing granular control over water quality, light cycles, and environmental factors, the system elevated the operation to new heights.
The ability to monitor and adjust these parameters remotely, 24/7, empowered the grower to create an optimal environment for lettuce cultivation. This newfound precision led to a significant increase in both yield and product quality, solidifying the farm’s position as a leader in the industry.
Equipment used in the case
Watch how Alaska's NFT vertical farm looks like
In the heart of Alaska, where the landscape is as beautiful as it is challenging, a grower embarked his NFT vertical farm. Facing the harsh realities of an unforgiving climate, our client found themselves battling against elements out of their control—unstable water chemistry, ineffective light management, and fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels that would make even the most seasoned farmers think twice. But perhaps the most daunting obstacle was the grower’s remote location, which suffered from unstable connections, making it nearly impossible to maintain consistent oversight of their 40-ft. container farming facility.