Vertical farming is a revolutionary way of producing high-yielding crops with a small ecological footprint, year-round, and with less risk and uncertainty than outdoor farming.
We can't jump headlong into vertical farming without knowing what our goals are, so if you're looking to invest in the field, here are a few things to consider.
1. WHAT ARE THE CUBIC DIMENSIONS OF YOUR GROWTH AND GERMINATION SPACES?
As the name suggests, vertical farming is as much about growing tall as it is about growing big, maximizing your company's space down to the last square meter. Before approaching a supplier of vertical farming equipment, map out your germination and growth stages and think about a typical day in the life of your employees.
The great thing about Montel is that there's no guesswork. When you sign up for a free, non-binding consultation with our authorized Montel distributors, they can build 2D and 3D versions of your space and the vertical farming systems that could be installed in it.
2. WHICH SYSTEMS DO YOU PLAN TO USE TO GROW YOUR CROPS?
Agriculture has always been a science, but indoor farming takes the concept to another level, with nutrient-rich growing techniques and interconnected irrigation, ventilation, lighting and monitoring systems.
The growing process you choose will inform what your vertical farming system will need. A simple example is vertical farming and tiered lighting. For total coverage of your canopy, vertical farming needs dedicated lighting on each tier rather than ambient lighting above.
The more you know about what you want to grow, the better your vertical farming solution provider can equip you with the tools you need to achieve your vision.
3. DO YOU CHOOSE VERTICAL FARMING SOLUTIONS THAT CAN EVOLVE?
Vertical farming allows farmers to maximize their yields by optimizing the space they already have, but any indoor growing operation needs to be planned with the next steps in mind.
Do you expect to add more floors or bays? Would you rearrange your facilities or claim space dedicated to operations other than growing? Vertical farming can take small growers into larger markets, which is why domestic growers should partner with vertical farming solution providers like Montel, who specialize in adaptive systems that can grow with you.
The solution: intelligent farming systems! If you need help choosing your indoor farming solution or have a few questions, talk to our vertical farming experts. They'll guide and support you with all-inclusive service and unrivalled expertise. Contact our advisors by telephone (1 866 577-0880) or at info@raysource.com.
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