Hydroponic NFT Gutter Systems | Indoor strawberry production, commercial | - Water Efficiency: 35 L/m²/day (ISO 20750, 30% less than drip systems) - Frame: Galvanized Steel (ASTM A123, corrosion resistance) | ▲ Space-efficient (0.5m²/plant vs 1m² in soil) - High yield (20% more berries) | Requires nutrient monitoring (▲ cost: $2000 setup vs $500 for soil systems) |
Traditional Soil-Based Greenhouses | Small-scale farming, general crops | - Water Usage: 50 L/m²/day (non-certified) - Material: Glass/PVC (non-flame retardant) | Low initial cost ($500 setup) - Simpler setup | ▲ Water waste: 40% higher than NFT - Lower yield (15 berries/m² vs 18/m²) |
Drip Irrigation Greenhouses | Vegetables/herbs, moderate-scale farms | - Water Efficiency: 40 L/m²/day (ISO 20750) - Pipes: PVC (ASTM D1784, UV-resistant) | Reliable watering (▲ consistency: ±5% accuracy) - Moderate cost ($1200 setup) | Less space-efficient (▲ 25% more land needed vs NFT) - Requires manual checks |
Multi-Span Agricultural Greenhouses | Large-scale row crops, agribusiness | - Span Length: 15m+ (ISO 6942) - Frame: Aluminum (ASTM B221, lightweight) | Scalable (▲ 50% more planting area) - Durable (20+ year lifespan) | High construction cost ($10,000+) - Complex design (requires engineers) |
Single-Layer PC Sheet Greenhouses | Budget setups, short-term use | - Light Transmission: 80% (ISO 9856) - Thickness: 4mm (EN 12569, UV-resistant) | Cost-effective ($800 setup) - Lightweight (easy installation) | Low insulation (▲ temp fluctuations: ±5°C) - Short lifespan (5–7 years) |
Automated Climate-Control Greenhouses | High-value crops, precision farming | - Temp Control: ±1°C (ISO 16089) - Humidity: 60% ±5% (ISO 3744) | Optimal growth conditions (▲ 30% faster growth) - Year-round production | High cost ($15,000+) - Requires technical expertise (▲ training needed) |