Green Automation Group provides fully automated hydroponic growing systems for commercial leafy greens and herb production. Their patented NFT systems optimize plant density and resource efficiency, enabling growers to achieve higher yields with reduced labor.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional greenhouse cultivation of leafy greens is labor-intensive and can be inefficient in terms of space, water, and energy utilization. This limits scalability and profitability for growers aiming to meet the increasing demand for locally sourced produce.
Solution
Green Automation Group designs, develops, and manufactures fully automated hydroponic growing systems for commercial leafy greens and herb production. Their systems are engineered to optimize plant density, reduce labor requirements, and enhance resource efficiency, enabling growers to achieve higher yields and faster ROI. The company's approach focuses on re-engineering traditional growing processes through advanced automation and patented innovations. This allows for a hands-off cultivation cycle from substrate filling and sowing to harvesting, ensuring consistent quality and safety. By providing integrated solutions, Green Automation empowers greenhouse operators to produce fresh, sustainable, and locally grown produce year-round.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes commercial greenhouse growers and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) operators focused on the production of leafy greens and herbs.
Features
- Fully automated hydroponic NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) growing systems designed for commercial leafy greens and herb production.
- Two primary system configurations: one optimized for cut baby/teen leaf production and another for living lettuce (head lettuce) production.
- Patented open gutter system allowing for continuous seeding and eliminating the need for transplanting.
- Automated gutter management, including logistics with RFID tracking, for precise plant spacing and movement throughout the growing cycle.
- Integrated harvesting station with adjustable cutting height and variable speed control for optimal yield.
- Automated substrate filling, sowing, germination, and harvesting processes, minimizing manual intervention.
- Closed-loop irrigation and fertigation system that recirculates water and nutrients, reducing consumption by up to 95% compared to conventional farming.
- Waste management system for automated removal and cleaning of used growing substrate and plant roots.
- Optional integrated crop mixing system for creating custom blends of leafy greens.
- Green Automation Customer Portal and Dashboard for data acquisition, analysis, and informed decision-making.