A contemporary greenhouse complex, called Sosnogorsky, with an acreage of 11 ha has started operation in test mode in the Republic of Komi. This is the first contemporary fifth generation complex in the region, reported the Deputy Chairman of the regional government, Mr. Anatoliy Knyazev.
“The greenhouse complex Sosnogorsky has been launched in test mode. Recently, we have planted the first cucumbers in the seedling facility. There are only a few of these fifth generation greenhouses in the whole country”, reported Mr. Knyazev.
According to him, the construction of all sections as well as equipment montage and maintenance will be completed in May after which the seedlings will be planted. The opening ceremony is planned for August, the Day of the Republic of Komi, when the first crops of tomatoes and cucumbers are collected.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Komi, the test mode is required to establish the optimum regime of the equipment in the seedling facility and lower the risks of the full-scale launch. They take into account the climatic conditions of the Sosnogorsky region: the complex is constructed in the Far North and is the most northern one in the whole country. The seedling facility is an automated one and has high tech equipment. Once the complex is fully completed, 130 thousand cucumber and tomato plants will be growing here.
The production is eco-friendly as the growing medium consists of natural salts and is harmless for the environment. The watering system is a closed cycle one, allowing the used water to be cleaned and reused. There are no vent panels, the warmth is preserved and not lost to the outside. The microclimate is controlled by the energy saving curtains on the sides and the roof. More than 25% of the acreage is occupied with the natural ventilation system. The contemporary evaporation and cooling system prevents high humidity levels. The optimum conditions for plant growth are created by 32,600-Watt lighting elements. Ultra Clima technology makes it possible to maintain the continuous production process all year round.
The capacity is planned at about 10 thousand tons of vegetables a year, thus meeting a third of the local population demand in fresh vegetables. Depending on the demand, the complex can be further expanded in order to establish supplies to the neighboring areas.
Source: tass.ru