Your turnkey expert in greenhouse lettuce cultivation

Our in-house 50-point parameter assessment tool is used to locate and assess potential properties for greenhouse development while identifying other due diligence studies and regulatory requirements needed for development. Multiple locations are run simultaneously to highlight the best sites from a social, economical, environmental and logistical perspective while at the same time creating competition amongst candidate locations. 

Historic weather data is used to understand the weather characteristics of the area which is run through an in-depth mathematical climate model to determine the optimal greenhouse climate conditions needed for a specific site. This model factors in the given type of weather conditions that can be expected, in order to determine the necessary infrastructure required for growing while optimizing costs. 

Site-specific utility load and time-of-use reports are created to assist utility providers in understanding load swings, peak demands, connection requirements for electricity, gas, water and sewer.  Engagement with utility providers is done to determine available capacity on the lines and whether design changes are required to accommodate existing conditions and/or optimizing infrastructure costs.

We design and engineer the entire greenhouse to meet CE standards. Furthermore, our in-house engineers work with local companies to ensure all local, state and federal requirements are met and approved by the appropriate authorities.

The financial feasibility model is run during pre-construction activities. It is based on the projected capital investment and estimated operating costs to determine financial viability of the project. Each financial model is project-specific to the type of product grown, sales market, packaging type, etc… that the intended client envisions. This model is able to predict return of investment based on either our predetermined numbers or with client-specific values. 

Assess the major markets and logistical routes available to understand how product can be moved and sold. We evaluate the estimated populations levels at different driving radius to understand potential penetration rates. 

All framing materials are tailor-made in our own in-house aluminum manufacturing facility. By manufacturing the greenhouse skeleton, we can maintain the utmost quality in materials and onsite building assembly.  

A variety of different energy, solar and insect netting screens are installed to improve growing efficiency, reduce operating costs and maintain building environment. The greenhouse location will influence screen number and type.

Integration of sensors, software and computers allow for seamless adjustments to be integrated to the indoor climate no matter the outside conditions. There are a number of climate systems that can be installed depending on the utility availability and cost.  

All electrical work is installed to make the greenhouse functional. Furthermore, supplementary lighting is added to increase year-round plant productivity. Depending on the location will influence the type (HPS, LED or Hybrid) and number of lights installed.

Moving gullies allow for optimization of your growing area to increase plant yields while reducing labor cost through automated planting and harvesting equipment. Hortiplan and Green Automation are the two companies we work with to offer our clients growing systems that can cover all lettuce varieties and weights. 

No water is wasted as all water is collected, treated and recycled back into the gully system for plant use. Furthermore, the irrigation system allows for transportation ease and optimum use of nutrients to the root systems. The irrigation system is strictly monitored to ensure the optimum nutrient mixture is achieved. 

Using a data platform along with artificial intelligence sensors will help improve operational efficiencies and plant balances to increase greenhouse productivity. Machine learning allows the system to understand what environments work best for the plant to achieve higher productivity and healthier plants. 

To limit the amount of human exposure in the greenhouse facility automated machines can be installed for germination, harvesting, processing and packaging. The levels of automation selected will determine the number of employees required. 

We will work with local surveyors, civil engineers and levelers to prepare the site to meet the specific needs required to construct a greenhouse structure. Our design ensures the site is optimized so there is no wasted space. 

We procure all the materials and equipment required to build the greenhouse and have our logistic team ensure it arrives safely onsite.

We fully build your lettuce greenhouse. We manufacture your greenhouse in-house at our production facility and work with our partners and suppliers to seamlessly construct your facility on the selected location. We hire and train local subcontractors during the build so there is local knowledge present once the facility is operational. 

We are the single point of contact that will be responsible from start of the project to post-delivery of the greenhouse. Every step of the way is run through our team so budgets can be managed and project changes can be quickly addressed.

We manufacture your greenhouse in-house at our production facility and work with our partners to seamlessly construct your facility on your selected location.