Botman Hydroponics Growing System
Botman Hydroponics has developed an innovative system for the efficient and sustainable greenhouse-based production of hydroponic crops – from germination/propagation (for example in a vertical farming setup under LED lighting) right through to harvesting.
The seedlings and plants are potted directly into specially engineered floating boards and injection-molded rafts made from food-safe plastics.
These are then floated on a layer of water (30-40 cm / 12-16 inches deep) in the greenhouse basin, allowing the plant roots to hang in the water.
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Botman Hydroponics 2-step Cultivation Method
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Propagation on the Botman Hydroponics Tray
- Made of food-safe High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). This High-quality smooth plastic is easy to keep clean.
- Usable for either vertical propagation as well as propagation in a climate room.
- Easy to automate for transplanting.
- Designed to fit the Growcoon which matches the cone of the Botman Hydroponics Raft.
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Cultivation on the Botman Hydroponics Raft
- Made of food-safe High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). This High-quality smooth plastic is easy to keep clean.
- Can be fully automated due to the design and geometry.
- Can be stacked. The ribs in the Rafts provide good support.
- Is equipped with a straight pushing edge for optimal stability during transport.
- Is heat permeable, growers can use the system to control the temperature both around the roots and the rest of the plant in an energy-efficient manner.
- Due to the 3D design of the cone, growing taller crops as large as Romaine or Pak Choi is not a problem for the system.
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View the Botman Hydroponics Raft in 3D
- Reduction of water usage
- Support on location during start-up phase
- Fully automatable
- Less dependent of weather conditions
- Reliable production planning
- Higher annual production yield/m²