Automated Vertical Farming System – Greater Toronto Area, Ontario

This Vertical Farming System offers a complete, high-automation solution for growing a wide variety of leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, soft fruits, young plants, and small crops. Designed with efficiency and scalability in mind, this system ensures seamless operations from seeding to harvesting, while providing robust environmental control and resource management. It includes two climate-controlled growing cells, a full seeding station, automated harvesting, and integrated irrigation and cleaning systems, making it suitable for both commercial production and research and development.

Key Components:

1. Climate-Controlled Vertical Farming Cells (2 Units)

• Growing Surface: 144 m² per cell (total 288 m² across two cells).
• 6 Growing Layers: Each cell features six levels with automated input/output conveyors and first-in-first-out internal elevators.
• LED Lighting: 180 LED lights per climate cell (Signify – Philips Horticulture Dynamic 4 channel production modules, 88W each) for optimized photosynthesis, providing up to 250 µmol light intensity.
• Temperature & Humidity Control: Adjustable temperature range (15-26°C) and relative humidity (55-90%) for optimal growing conditions.
• Capacity: Supports up to 120 benches/hour for internal transport and 200 containers/hour via logistic conveyors.
• Irrigation System: Ebb/flood interval irrigation with one recipe per climate cell for precise pH and EC control.

2. Seeding Station

• Drum Seeder: High-efficiency seeding module with two seeding drums capable of processing up to 500 trays per hour.
• Conveyors: Includes both infeed and outfeed conveyors for seamless material handling during seeding.
• Irrigation Module: Ensures proper hydration immediately post-seeding.

3. Automated Harvesting System

• Band Saw Cutter: Precision cutting with a 600 mm harvesting width.
• High Capacity: Can process up to 2400 trays/hour, suitable for large-scale operations.
• Total System Length: +/- 4000mm for complete automated handling from tray loading to harvested product output.

4. Product Conveyors

• Crate Loop Conveyor: Efficient handling of up to 200 crates per hour, moving harvested produce through various stages.
• Weighing Station: For product quality assurance and batching.
• Dirt Collection Bin: Keeps operations clean and ensures an uninterrupted workflow.

5. Washing and Cleaning System

• Multiple Modules: Includes tray placing robot, root cutter, tray cleaning module, tray washer module, tray flip-down module, and container washer module.
• Capacity: 200 trays/hour and 50 benches/hour.
• Tray Buffer System: Integrated gravity-based buffering for efficient material flow.
• Container Cleaning: Flip-down and wash modules ensure containers are sanitized and ready for reuse.

6. Water Technical Area & Irrigation System

• Water & Nutrient Management Unit: A centralized hub for controlling water quality and nutrient levels.
• Storage Silos: Includes a day storage water silo (21 m³) and a fresh water silo (13 m³).
• UV-Disinfection Unit: Ensures water quality with UV doses of 250 mJ/cm², supporting drain and fresh water systems.
• Transport Pump: For effective water distribution across the system.
• Hydrophore Unit: Maintains consistent pressure for irrigation, connected to irrigation pipework and valves.

7. R&D and Growing Recipe Development Chamber

• Dimensions: 2500 mm x 5250 mm x 3300 mm.
• Temperature Range: 12-35°C, providing flexibility for various crops.
• Relative Humidity: Adjustable between 50-90%, making it ideal for both research and large-scale production.

8. Containers and Trays

• Containers: 300x containers (1650 x 625 mm) for logistics and growing.
• Propagation Trays: 120x germination/propagation trays (187 plugs/tray), 325x propagation trays (96 plugs/tray), and 780x cultivation trays (12 plugs/tray).
• Complete Growing Cycle: Fully integrated from germination to harvesting, with customizable tray and container options.

9. Additional Sensors and Spare Parts

• CO2 Sensors: Ensures optimal CO2 levels for crop growth.
• Water Sensors: Four sensors per cell to monitor and maintain consistent water supply.
• Electrical Energy Sensors: Twelve sensors (6 per cell) for monitoring energy consumption and optimizing efficiency.
• Cold Energy Sensors: Four sensors (2 per cell) to control and maintain ideal cooling conditions.
• Tooling Kit & Spare Parts: A full set of tools for installation, maintenance, and logistics, as well as spare parts for system upkeep.

Not Included:

• Compressed air system.
• Chiller system.
• CO2 supply.
• Crates and pallets.

Location & Viewing:

12 out of 14 containers are available for pick-up in Greater Toronto Area, Ontario.  Two containers can be made available for shipment directly to the buyer’s location, with the buyer responsible for additional shipping costs (Incoterms 2020, DAP). Item is sold as is, and the exact location will be provided after purchase. Limited viewings are available by appointment only. Please contact us individually to arrange a viewing or to inquire about further details.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully integrated vertical farming solution, perfect for commercial scale operations or advanced R&D purposes. Don’t miss out!