Key Takeaways:
- VOLTZ Vertical Farming expands its product range to include seven varieties of lettuce, alongside herbs, greens, microgreens, and cosmetic flowers.
- The new lettuce varieties were selected for their rapid growth cycles, resistance to common issues, and suitability for indoor vertical farming.
- The partnership between VOLTZ Vertical Farming and Gautier Semences brings decades of expertise to the development of vertical farming products.
Introduction of Lettuce Varieties to Vertical Farming Range
VOLTZ Vertical Farming has announced the addition of seven new lettuce varieties to its product lineup. These varieties join the existing range of herbs, greens, microgreens, and cosmetic flowers, providing new options for vertical farming operations. The selection, made in partnership with Gautier Semences, focuses on lettuces that are well-suited for indoor production due to their rapid growth, high yield, and strong resistance to common issues like tipburn and bolting.
The New Lettuce Varieties
The new varieties of lettuce introduced to VOLTZ Vertical Farming’s portfolio include:
- JAVELO: A light green, curly lollo type lettuce with a large, open head and good resistance to tipburn. This variety performs well in various cultivation systems and offers a well-balanced structure with blond curly leaves.
- BELANICE: A compact blond oakleaf lettuce with a well-structured, filled heart and strong resistance to tipburn. Its attractive presentation makes it ideal for vertical farming.
- FLORIGO: A multileaves batavia green type with incised and curly leaves. Known for its compact and solid growth, it features a homogeneous leaf size and number, making it ideal for high-density planting.
- VERIGO: A multileaves crunchy green lettuce with curled edges and strong resistance to bolting and tipburn. It delivers a good yield, a long post-harvest shelf life, and is particularly suited for sandwiches.
- ANSELO: A triple red lollo type lettuce with deep red coloring that extends to the heart. It has a medium-sized head and strong resistance to bolting.
- REDIGO 2: A multileaves batavia variety with deeply incised red leaves. It is ideal for food processing due to its strong, penetrating color and uniform leaf structure.
- RUBYGO 2: A multileaves batavia variety with striking two-tone red and green leaves with curled edges. Its attractive presentation and long post-harvest storage capacity make it perfect for sandwiches and fresh presentations, pairing well with Verigo.
Partnership with Gautier Semences
The collaboration between VOLTZ Vertical Farming and Gautier Semences brings together two family-owned companies that have been active in the professional seed markets for decades. Both companies share a strong commitment to quality and innovation, which has driven their attention toward the needs of the rapidly evolving agricultural world. Their partnership aims to address the specific requirements of indoor and vertical farming through the introduction of advanced seed varieties tailored to these growing methods.
Focus on Indoor Growing and Sustainability
By adding these new lettuce varieties, VOLTZ Vertical Farming and Gautier Semences are responding to the increasing demand for indoor-grown produce. The selected lettuce varieties are not only designed to thrive in controlled environments but also contribute to sustainable agriculture practices by offering efficient growth cycles, higher yields, and reduced waste.
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GRAINES VOLTZ Introduces Cosmetic-Focused Plant Varieties for Vertical Farming (2024/01/31)
GRAINES VOLTZ, a seed provider, has added four new plant varieties to its inventory, specifically aimed at the cosmetics industry. The plant varieties include Madagascar Periwinkle, Centaurea, Marigold, and Californian poppy, which are known for their cosmetic applications. These plants are suitable for indoor farming due to their compactness and reduced cultivation periods. The plants are chosen for their high content of beneficial compounds, such as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which are valuable in cosmetic products. The new plant varieties are available on the VOLTZ Vertical Farming online platform.
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