Herb / Lettuce Cost Projections

Grow fancy lettuce, baby lettuce, basil, cilantro, parsley, arugula, watercress, head lettuce, bak choy, chives, mazuna, etc...

NFT (nutrient film technique) technology is the best system ever invented for quick turn crops: Our tried and true NFT hydroponic systems are composed of growing modules that fit in most greenhouse configurations. These modules consist of:

Proprietary heavy duty growing channels, (affectionately referred to as "gullies") They are durable one piece 2"x4" flat bottomed extrusions made from FDA approved food grade high density polyethylene (hdpe).They are 12' long, easy to handle, stack and clean.

Table frames are free standing, light weight and made from super strong galvanized tubing. They are available in (3) lengths; 5', 10', and 20' long, by 12' wide. They arrive with predrilled bolt holes, bolts and braces, user friendly instructions. They are easy to assemble and disassemble.

Our NFT system design utilizes a unique method that optimizes crop production and plant rotation. Many of our growers are experiencing between 20-28 crop turns per year. With our system, we teach growers how to achieve levels of production that are unparalleled in the industry.

Irrigation System: Each growing module includes a fill manifold (see illustration at right) with 2 feeder tubes per gully, gate valve, (to regulate nutrient flow) and union (to easily disconnect from system). The collector is an open channel that allows easy movement of gullies in and out of the system and quick drainage back to the nutrient tank.

Nutrient Controller: Utilizes in ground insulated nutrient reservoir that grower supplies controlled with an on-demand Nutridose controller. Includes nutrient stock tanks, pH stock tanks, peristaltic pumps, irrigation pump, float valve and nutrient aeration pump.

Growing Supplies: Includes 3 months supply of custom nutrient formula, Oasis propagation cubes, pH adjusters, EC meter, pH meter and propagation trays.

Nutrient Management and Grower Support: We analyze your source water and design nutrient's specific to your water and crop, if necessary, we will recommend water treatment . You receive our grower support from system installation all the way through your first year.

Biological Control Package: Sticky traps, Pyganic, Rootshield and Companion for basic pest and fungus management. We also have available Integrated Pest Management packages.

Complete system for a 30x132 greenhouse space (Grower provides primary nutrient tank.)

Finishing System

To get a sample quote for this system or a custom quotation, please call one of our commercial specialists at 800 458 6543.

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