Virtual Container Farm Tour
Step into one of Growcer’s container farms for a virtual tour!
See how hydroponic container farms work and how you can grow fresh veggies year-round!
In this virtual tour, Growcer’s R&D research scientist walks you through the ins and outs of these tightly controlled indoor farms.
Download the tour recording to understand:
- How the container farm works
- What are common tasks
- What support is offered
Time breakdown of what’s covered:
Michael walks you through the different parts of a farm.
- 2:29 - Michael sets the scene and provides a walkthrough of the farm
- 5:40 - What kind of hydroponic system does Growcer use?
- 6:45 - What plants can you grow in a Growcer container farm?
- 7:45 - How does the farm get water? Power? Wifi?
- 10:35 - How do we control temperature, humidity and light in the farm?
- 12:20 - What is the heating source? (Spoiler alert: the lights generate heat!)
- 14:02 - Michael takes us through the lifecycle of a plant!
- 18:08 - Packaging and storing the produce
- 19:48 - Clarifying trim harvests (when you partially harvest a plant before fully harvesting)
- 21:11 - How do you manage insect pests? (Integrated pest management in a container farm)
- 23:40 - Common misconceptions about hydroponic growing
- 26:09 - What climates are container farms suited for?
- 27:40 - What are common tasks in the container farm?
- 29:01 - What training does Growcer provide?
- 32:43 - What happens if something breaks in the farm?
- 33:46 - How many hours per week are you spending on maintenance and growing tasks?
- 34:24 - Is there an opportunity for Growcer’s farms to grow beyond leafy greens?
- 35:20 - How would I know what needs to be done in the farm?
- 37:14 - What does pest management look like in the farm? Why is maintenance important?
- 39:22 - Can you grow root vegetables in a container farm? Carrots, beets, potatoes, etc.?
- 41:23 - What were some of the upgrades Growcer has done to the container farm over the years?
- 43:12 - Have we tried other growing media beyond rockwool?
- 44:34 - What’s the insulation like in the container farm?
- 46:38 - How do you detect plant deficiencies?
- 49:10 - Are there any peer-reviewed studies on the nutrient values in hydroponic-grown greens?
- 51:25 - Is the height of the light adjustable?
- 52:24 - Are the lights full spectrum?
- 53:06 - How many times are you transplanting inside the farm? (Spoiler alert: Once! From seeding to growing rack)
- 53:39 - How do you know that your nutrient solution is at the right concentration?
Michael debunks the common misconceptions that the lights are always on inside a farm - they’re not!
Michael explains some common maintenance tasks that you might be doing when you’re a grower.