FAQs
- Where can a container farm be used?
- A container farm can be used in scenarios where the climate is harsh for agricultural production, such as deserts, highlands and islands.
- What crops can be grown on a Radix?
- Leafy greens, herbs, micro greens, fruiting crops, edible flowers, and medicinal plants can be grown on a Radix but the light-to-bed distance needs to be customized per the plants' needs.
- How many kilograms of vegetables can be harvested on a 6-layer Radix?
- A 6-layer Radix can produce 600 kilograms of lettuce a year.
- How long is Radix's service life?
- Radix is made from food-grade PP, which is moisture-proof, corrosion-proof and durable. Thus, Radix can serve as long as 10 years.
- How many layers can a Radix be stacked?
- The number of layers are subject to your personal requirements and grow space.
- Why light recipes matter?
- A light recipe that caters to a plant's needs can enhance photosynthesis, increase yields and improve produce quality.
- Is efficacy the higher, the better?
- Theoretically, a high efficacy indicates a less energy consumption, but it also means an increased manufacturing cost. It's advised to consider grow space, light intensity and ROI before purchasing a grow light.
- Why LED?
- LED consumes less energy compared with incandescent lights and HPS, contains no heavy metals, responds quickly and operates under quick switches. LED is also a cold light source that generates less heat and can serve a longer time.
- What is LED?
- LED refers to Light Emitting Diode, which is made from chemical compounds such as Ga, As, P and N.
- What is the difference between passive cooling and active cooling?
- Passive cooling refers to the concept that LED uses its built-in structure to dissipate the heat. Active cooling means LED uses a heat sink to dissipate the heat as it accelerates the air flow around it so as to spread out the heat, but a heat sink also requires extra power supply.
- Is full spectrum better for crops?
- Full spectrum is close to the sunlight, which is suitable for all crops in a broad sense. But plants have varied needs for spectrum at different life stages, a designed light recipe can better increase the yield and improve the produce quality.
- What are PAR, PPF, PPFD and CRI?
- PAR, short for Photosynthetic Active Radiation, refers to the spectrum between 400-700nm that plants use for photosynthesis. PPF, a.k.a. Photosynthetic Photon Flux, is the total micromoles of photons (400-700nm) an artificial light generates per second. PPFD, short for Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density, refers to the total amount of photons (400-700nm) an artificial light generates that hit an area every second. CRI, or Color Rendering Index, is the ability of a light source that reveal the colors of various objects faithfully in comparison with an ideal or natural light source.
We provide instructions as follows
- Environment Control
- SOPs for equipment and cleanroom suit cleaning and sanitizing, farm disinfection and pest control.
- Cultivation Techniques
- SOPs for the entire process from seeding to harvesting, cost analysis, FAQs on production, and data tabulation.
- Quality Control
- Nutrient recipes and management, lighting plans for crops in different stages, inbound & outbound material control, lab planning and regulations, guides on lab instruments, FAQs on produce quality control and emergency plans.
- Power Management
- Guides on electric equipment, HVAC and water circulation system and their maintenance. Common tool preparation and personnel training.
- Material Control
- Storeroom workflow, safety stock requirements, and regulations on the storage of produces, medicinal herbs and dangerous chemicals.
- Certifications
- Instructions on the applications for system qualification, Good Agriculture Practices, and organic certification.
- Technology Updates
- Personnel training and farming technique upgrade; instructions on experiment design, data collection and analysis, application of test results and productivity enhancement.
- Marketing Strategies
- Market analysis on produce and medicinal herbs, evaluations on sales channels and platforms, and market expansion.
