VerticalVale: Viability of the Saturn Grower in commercial farming

Lead Participant: SATURN BIOPONICS LTD

Abstract

Saturn Bioponics are working on a collaborative project with leading fresh produce growers ValeFresco,
to prove and showcase the benefits that the Saturn Grower vertical growing system offers in a
commercial growing environment. The project will demonstrate the 2.5-3.5 yield increase and reduced
costs of production the system delivers on leafy crops, with particular focus on pak choi. Results have wider application across the fresh produce industry, in particular for leafy salads, herbs and soft fruit.
The project enables a step change in the economics of high-value crop production.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

SATURN BIOPONICS LTD £116,732 £ 46,693
 

Participant

INNOVATE UK
VALEFRESCO LIMITED £201,805 £ 80,722

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