Shanghai will build its first LED "plant factory"

With soilless cultivation techniques, plants can grow under LED lighting. Shanghai Sunqiao Modern Agricultural Development Zone recently confirmed that the development zone will introduce the world's most advanced "plant factory" from the Netherlands this year. The total planting area of ​​the pilot plant will be around 5,000 square meters. Photosynthesis will be carried out using LED lighting, and biological control technology of “natural enemies” will be used to prevent insect pests. After the completion of the "plant factory" is mainly used to produce vegetables and flowers. It is reported that this is the first true "plant factory" in Shanghai.

Sunqiao "plant factory" opened within the year

Sunqiao “plant factory” uses LED lighting to maximize plant photosynthesis. "The wavelength of the LED lamp can be adjusted to suit the growth needs of different plants, so that photosynthesis can achieve the best results." A Shanghai Sunqiao staff member said that the "plant factory" adopts the "natural enemies" biological control technology to prevent insect pests. With "natural enemies" creatures can "eat" many pests to achieve the purpose of pest control, which is widely used in agricultural countries such as the Netherlands and France, so as to prevent plant pollution and allow citizens to eat real pollution-free vegetables.

According to reports, Sunqiao “plant factory” plant part of the energy from solar energy, and the use of ground source heat pump for temperature control. "Using solar energy and other energy sources can save energy, achieve environmental protection, energy conservation, and green." The staff also revealed that Sunqiao's "plant factory" construction project is currently undergoing further planning and demonstration.

Food safety problems spawn "plant factory"

The "plant factory" is characterized by high yield, controllability, and low impact on the climate environment. Due to the intelligent control of the computer system, the standardization and commercialization of the product are realized, and the added value is high. Its stable production period and broad market prospects. In recent years, the chemical residues of agricultural products and food safety issues that are frequently exposed have aggravated people's concerns about food hygiene. People in Shanghai Sunqiao Modern Agricultural Development Zone believe that as an international metropolis, high-end consumer groups pay attention to the quality of life and are willing to spend more to buy vegetables at ease. Therefore, whether it is high-end communities, families or restaurants, hotels are all green and organic. There is a huge demand for fruits and vegetables. The unique purification production mode of “plant factory” determines that the relevant brand products have natural market acceptance.