The modern ‘high-tech greenhouse’ is evolving very quickly. Growers are investing in automation, data-driven cultivation and systems that reduce labour and make processes scalable. In this new generation of commercial greenhouses, everything revolves around efficiency, control and the integration of technology.
This is also known as Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Whether it concerns vegetable production, young plants, vertical farming or tropical plants, growers are seeking solutions that fit within fully automated cultivation systems. Growcoon, in combination with the Growcoon Dispenser, can also maximise its potential within these high-tech greenhouses. How? We’ll explain that below.
Growcoon is a biodegradable seedling plug holder that provides young plants with stability during propagation and transport. In a high-tech greenhouse, this offers significant advantages. Thanks to the plug structure, roots remain firmly together during operations such as:
This means that Growcoon can play a valuable role in automated greenhouse production systems, where consistency and reliability are crucial.
Furthermore, Growcoon aligns with the sustainability objectives of modern commercial greenhouse operations. The plug is biodegradable and prevents plastic waste streams that can arise from traditional plant clips or nets.
In summary, for growers within Controlled Environment Agriculture, this means a combination of:
Automation begins right from the propagation stage. That is why we developed the Growcoon Dispensers. These machines allow Growcoons to be placed automatically into trays before sowing or planting cuttings takes place. This eliminates manual labour and ensures consistent positioning of the plug.
The Growcoon Dispenser can be integrated into existing greenhouse automation lines, such as tray filling systems.
For large propagators and high-tech growers, this means increased capacity, reduced labour hours and more consistent quality. In a modern commercial greenhouse where speed and uniformity are key, this automation represents a significant step towards scalable production.
The next step in the evolution of high-tech greenhouse automation lies in the full integration of plant handling systems. Our vision is that Growcoon can play a key role in this. Within Controlled Environment Agriculture, this creates a workflow in which young plants move through the system with virtually no manual intervention. Growcoon acts as a stable, biodegradable carrier for the young plant within these automated processes.
To further realise this vision, we are keen to collaborate with high-tech greenhouse developers, system integrators and automation partners. Together, we are exploring how Growcoon and the Automatic Growcoon Dispenser series can be integrated into the next generation of:
By combining knowledge of plant production with expertise in greenhouse engineering, we can develop new solutions for fully automated cultivation.
The greenhouse of the future is increasingly becoming a highly automated, data-driven ecosystem. Labour is becoming scarcer, production volumes are growing and sustainability is becoming a strict requirement. And Growcoon plays a major role, particularly in the latter. By combining automation with our biodegradable plant plug, we help growers make their production more efficient, consistent and sustainable.
Get in touch with us to discover how Growcoon and the Growcoon Dispenser can contribute to the next generation of commercial greenhouse production.
