Project Report
| Nov 29, 2024
Construction is complete!
By Jake Kheel | Vice President
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Greenhouse construction is complete
Delays in international shipping and supply chains had slowed the arrival of the remaining components of our hydroponic greenhouse. However in November we have received all the supplies and were able to successfully complete the construction of the greenhouse, installation of the tables, construction of the water supply cistern, and installation of the air ventilation system.
We are currently coordinating the purchase of plants, growing medium and contracting technical assistance to launch production of the system. We are also developing a sales and marketing plan to support efforts to sell the produce generated in the warehouse.
We plan to have production of greenhouse plants initiated in the first quarter of 2025.
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Hydroponic plant production equipment installed
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One step closer to fresh vegetable production!
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Jun 2, 2024
Steady progress towards fresh veggies
By Jake Kheel | Vice President
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Example Nutrient Film Technique System (NFT)
After considerable research and different proposals, the Grupo Puntacana Foundation agronomy team has selected a Nutrient Film Technique System (NFT) for its hydroponic greenhouse. The nutrient film technique, NFT for short, is a hydroponic technique in which the plants stand in a shallow stream of water containing all the dissolved nutrients necessary for plant growth. This water flow is circulated through growth tanks containing the roots of the plants. The plants absorb the nutrients through the roots, and because the stream is shallow and the roots are also suspended in the air, the roots can also absorb oxygen.
We are thrilled to have received sufficient donations to place an order of an NFT system from MSC Invernaderos. The materials are currently in production and will be shipped to Punta Cana in the next few months. We hope to begin production of lettuce before the end of 2024!
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Hydroplanner.com diagram of an NFT System
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Feb 12, 2024
Our Greenhouse has been built!
By Susanne Leib | Project Manager
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The Gothic-style greenhouse from the MSC Greenhouses Company arrived at the beginning of November 2023 and has been successfully installed. The greenhouse has an additional shading cover system, installed 2 meters below the dome structure. The shade cover can be rolled out manually and will offer additional shade and temperature control in the greenhouse when required.
This feature will be handy during the summer months (July-November), when high temperatures and little wind affect the production of more temperature-sensitive green-leaf edible plants, like arugula and lettuce. The installed fan will ensure regular air circulation. Eventually, a water misting system will be incorporated to aid the cooling process and ensure proper humidity inside the greenhouse.
Currently, we are reviewing different hydroponic systems with local companies and a local agricultural engineer with vast experience in hydroponic production and greenhouse management. Successfully growing green leafy vegetables year-round in hot climate conditions will depend on the temperature and oxygen levels of the fertilized water used as culture media in hydroponic systems. A possible 6-month consultation will be discussed to ensure the production team's proper start-up and capacitation in all aspects of the hydroponic production process.
We are thrilled to be one step closer increase the production of our own vegetables!
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