A key challenge for indoor husbandry facilities has been optimizing blank while keep efficient grow shape . Otte Metallbau , participating in horticulture solutions , has addressed this challenge with their latest creation : the HortiRack , which can be used in growing in tray and in sewer . During Vertifarm 2023 , the new solvent was on display at the John Wilkes Booth of Otte .
Space - savingAnna Tugowa , a representative from Otte Metallbau , explain , " The mobile HortiRack is our raw product for Vertical Farming . It is a whole unexampled conception , which boost the productiveness of indoor farming adroitness . It saves up to 50 % space compared to stationary racks . "
The HortiRack design is tailored for gardening . Anna points out , " The irrigation and lighting can be integrated into the ledge . The HortiRack is 1.25 m encompassing to suit with the default option sizing of 4x4 pes inflammation . A modest width is possible , and the distance is conciliatory . " This adaptability is a fundamental feature of the HortiRack . It can be custom-make to fit the specific want of dissimilar crops and lighting contour , making it a various solution for a variety of indoor agriculture operations .
Growers have diverse need when it fare to space and harvest requirements . Tugowa explains , " Equipped with a three - tier organisation , the length of the HortiRack can be extended up to 15 m. The formative tray can be placed over the full length . Therefore , space is optimize , and drain is simplify . "
The tractability of the HortiRack in condition of sizing and contour allow growers to maximize their space , whether they have a small - scale upright farm or a larger commercial operation . flexibleness is also key when it derive to the growing options : instead of trays , the grower is capable to take gutter finish .
Anne Tugowa and her workfellow at the Greentech 2023
build up to LastDurability is a significant business concern when induct in farming equipment . Otte Metallbau has ensured that the HortiRack is build to last . Anna emphasizes , " The HortiRack is based on a very sturdy carriage – which still has a low visibility . The durability of the whole system is ensured . "
For more information : Otte Metallbau GmbHKönigstraße 22 , D-26676Barßel - Harkebrügge , GermanyTel . : +49 ( 0 ) 4497 - 92666 - 53Email:[email protected]www.otte - metallbau.de
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