Vertical farming, CEA, and related sectors have undergone significant development, thanks to regions pushing hard to make this industry a favourite choice among investors. That being said, the vertical farming industry possesses strong potential, where we see that the industry size has become 5.6 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow to USD 6.2 billion. Read the report here.
Today, in this blog, we will discuss about top 3 vertical farming and related verticals that are a boon for the vertical farming growers.
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What is Vertical Farming?
Vertical Farming is an innovative farming method where plants are stacked in layers either indoors or outdoors, mostly using Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA). Agriculture is a challenge worldwide due to land shrinkage. Using vertical space is a must, and vertical farming is doing exactly that.
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The top 3 sectors that are closely working for providing top-notch solutions in the vertical farming sector are as follows,
1- LED and Growlights Growlights are an important segment when we talk about vertical farming and the CEA industry. These are artificial lighting setups that surround the plants to make them feel that they are growing under the natural lighting around them.
These lights provide photosynthesis and ample growth prospects for plants to bloom.
● LED Lighting has the power to produce a full spectrum and mimic natural light for the plants to believe that they are growing in a natural atmosphere.
● LED Lights are capable of adjusting their wavelength according to the plants' growth.
● Blue light is responsible for promoting vegetative growth. White helps the flower bloom essential for flowering and fruiting. Green light enhances photosynthesis in the plant.
2- HVAC HVAC, also known as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, is an important segment in the vertical farming industry that regulates and promotes optimum temperature in the closed room where the vertical farming is being practised.
Read - 7 Compelling Reasons To Have HVAC In Your Vertical Farming Business!
A good HVAC system contributes to better farming inside the vertical farming and CEA setup.
3- GrowRacks As you all know that in vertical farming, plants are stacked in layers with the help of a support system. One of them is called racks - the vertical farming grow racks. They come in the form of shelves or tiered, stacked vertical structures that are hard and airy for the plants to get ample space to grow.
Unlike conventional farming methods, vertical farming eliminates the use of land and horizontal spaces. Their space-saving design and stackable property make more yield per square foot extremely convenient.
