Uncatagorized.....things we see....
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Foggy47
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^ when you do the math on that "berry patch" above......it's really quite amazing ......if it works as said.
Edit: Did a google on this.....sure looks / sounds real. Wow.
www.plenty.ag
EDIT 2: Anyone know about the investment opportunities in "Plenty" Looks very interesting.
www.plenty.ag
Edit: Did a google on this.....sure looks / sounds real. Wow.
PLENTY OPENS WORLD'S FIRST FARM TO GROW INDOOR, VERTICALLY FARMED BERRIES AT SCALE
Plenty Richmond Farm will exclusively grow Driscoll's strawberries, creating year-round local supply to drive category growth in top U.S. berry region
www.plenty.ag
EDIT 2: Anyone know about the investment opportunities in "Plenty" Looks very interesting.
Indoor Vertical Farming | Plenty
Plenty is rewriting the rules of agriculture with indoor vertical farms that grow fresh, flavorful, pesticide free greens – all while using just a fraction of the water and land compared to conventional farms.
www.plenty.ag
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I'm always interested in innovation and advancement, but I have a few questions.
How do they know the yield if it is not in operation yet?
What are the energy and labor inputs compared to other methods of producing strawberries?
What methods are they using to control pests in order to have zero pesticide use?
How does the nutrient profile of strawberries grown in this model compare to those grown under other systems?
Does it require tax payer dollars to make this system viable?
sandbur
5 year old buck +
I also questioned the zero pesticides. Diseases seem to adapt and a high stocking density often leads to unforeseen problems.
I imagine it can work, but with years of experience and learning new management as you go.
My first thoughts were the same- how do they know the yield if the project hasn't started yet? 4 million pounds of anything per acre seems pretty incredible, especially something as delicate as a strawberry. It is pretty cool though, and if it works it could provide a massive amount of food on a small footprint.
I could see the pest issue could be resolved by growing these plants in locations or times when native pests are absent or dormant. Like a Minnesota greenhouse running in the winter when all of the pests are dead or sleeping. Or a greenhouse in the desert where there are no natural berry pests present. It seems that nature finds a way though, so they will likely need to deal with pest pressures at some point, but perhaps they have a plan for that.
I could see the pest issue could be resolved by growing these plants in locations or times when native pests are absent or dormant. Like a Minnesota greenhouse running in the winter when all of the pests are dead or sleeping. Or a greenhouse in the desert where there are no natural berry pests present. It seems that nature finds a way though, so they will likely need to deal with pest pressures at some point, but perhaps they have a plan for that.
Electrodigical
5 year old buck +
I love it when the electric company sends me these things.
Yeah it's called being poor and living in the dark.
Yeah it's called being poor and living in the dark.
Foggy47
5 year old buck +
If you do some research on this company....it appears that they have been doing their homework on this plan for a good many years. Starting out in Wyoming....and into various climates.
I know at one time Schell's brewery (Minnesota in the 90's?) had excess steam heat from their brewery operation. They used the steam heat to warm some greenhouses in the winter and grow tomatoes via a hydroponic system. I do not think they figured out how to make a profit.....and after a couple of years they gave up on the project. I think adequate light was one of the issues. Ive also seen that up in Alaska with the long daylight hours they can grow some tremendous produce. Go figure.
Applying Science and Technology in these areas could be huge. I can see the rotations of the trays and the light exposure these guy have to be of high value. I do not know where the nutrients come from to grow things. I'm sure it takes more than water and seeds?
I don't know more than I see on the website and the videos.....but it sure looks interesting. Down in the AZ desert.....they grow huge amounts of produce to serve markets through the USA. They are losing this land very quickly to development. Water resources are somewhat limited too.....and EVERYTHING requires irrigation and HUGE amounts of tillage and hand work to produce some pretty fragile crops. Everything from roses to strawberries and more.
If these systems can be made to work.....I can sure see it becoming the future of ag.
Mortenson
5 year old buck +
MN man burns his feet when heated insoles blow up. Yikes.
www.breitbart.com
PHOTOS: MN Man Burned When Heated Insoles from China Explode in Boot
A man from Trimont, Minnesota, was severely injured when his rechargeable heated insoles exploded inside his boot.
www.breitbart.com
Thanks for the additional info. I admit that I did not look into it any further than what you wrote. Busy processing deer and my skeptical nature had those questions come up in the moment. Glad people are working on alternative methods and we will certainly learn new things along the way.
Foggy47
5 year old buck +
Just saw this over on Facebook.......and I suppose it's a part of that "vertical farming" shown above? I find this vertical greenhouse topic fascinating. The have the "Biosphere" down in AZ that I toured some years ago. It was an experiment where people lived in this "bubble' and grew all their own food under similar conditions. Tried to prove that man could live on another planet.
Carbon Dioxide: The Unsung Hero of Plant Growth!
Did you know there’s a secret ingredient that can turbocharge plant growth and turn them into thriving, fruit-producing powerhouses? It’s not some fancy fertiliser or magic soil – it’s good old carbon dioxide (CO2)!
Plants love CO2. They gobble it up during photosynthesis, the process that allows them to turn sunlight into energy. The more CO2 they have, the faster and stronger they grow. In fact, farmers around the world use CO2 to supercharge greenhouses, pumping it in to create levels up to 1,500 parts per million – about three times what’s in the air outside! (420 parts per million).
The result? Plants grow bigger, faster, and produce more fruit. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers – they all thrive in this CO2-rich paradise. It’s like giving them a dose of steroids (but completely natural)!
But why does this work? Simple: higher CO2 means plants don’t have to work as hard to get what they need. They grow more efficiently, using less water while still producing lush, healthy leaves and juicy fruit.
So, while CO2 gets a bad rap, it’s a superstar in the plant world. This 'greenhouse' gas can turn a struggling plant into a bumper crop!
Carbon Dioxide: The Unsung Hero of Plant Growth!
Did you know there’s a secret ingredient that can turbocharge plant growth and turn them into thriving, fruit-producing powerhouses? It’s not some fancy fertiliser or magic soil – it’s good old carbon dioxide (CO2)!
Plants love CO2. They gobble it up during photosynthesis, the process that allows them to turn sunlight into energy. The more CO2 they have, the faster and stronger they grow. In fact, farmers around the world use CO2 to supercharge greenhouses, pumping it in to create levels up to 1,500 parts per million – about three times what’s in the air outside! (420 parts per million).
The result? Plants grow bigger, faster, and produce more fruit. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers – they all thrive in this CO2-rich paradise. It’s like giving them a dose of steroids (but completely natural)!
But why does this work? Simple: higher CO2 means plants don’t have to work as hard to get what they need. They grow more efficiently, using less water while still producing lush, healthy leaves and juicy fruit.
So, while CO2 gets a bad rap, it’s a superstar in the plant world. This 'greenhouse' gas can turn a struggling plant into a bumper crop!
