Key Takeaways
- GRAINES VOLTZ has expanded its product range to include plants suitable for the cosmetics industry, specifically Madagascar Periwinkle, Centaurea, Marigold, and Californian poppy.
- These varieties are selected for their adaptability to indoor vertical farming, featuring compact size and shorter cultivation times.
- The chosen plants are recognized for their cosmetic benefits, including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing properties.
- New offerings include the Pacifica XP White Madagascar Periwinkle, Dwarf Blue Centaurea, Bonbon Orange Marigold, and Orange Californian poppy, all optimized for indoor farming.
- These plants are now available for purchase, targeting indoor farms interested in cosmetic industry production.
GRAINES VOLTZ Introduces Cosmetic-Focused Plant Varieties for Vertical Farming
Introduction of New Plant Varieties
GRAINES VOLTZ (Company Profile), a company specializing in vertical farming solutions, recently announced the inclusion of four new plant varieties aimed at the cosmetics industry in its inventory. This move diversifies their offering beyond herbs, greens, and microgreens to include plants known for their cosmetic applications: Madagascar Periwinkle, Centaurea, Marigold, and Californian poppy.
Adaptation to Indoor Farming
The selection of these varieties underscores their suitability for indoor farming environments. Each plant variety exhibits traits advantageous for vertical farming, such as compactness and reduced cultivation periods, making them ideal for space-efficient indoor agriculture.
- Catharanthus Pacifica XP White Indoor: This is an improved version of the Pacifica variety, notable for its compact growth and suitable for vertical farming setups.
- Centaureacyanus Dwarf Blue Indoor: A compact version of the traditional cornflower, designed to fit the spatial constraints of vertical farming, with vibrant blue flowers.
- Calendula Officinalis Bonbon Orange Indoor: A dwarf variety of marigolds characterized by its bushy growth and abundant double flowers aimed at maximizing yield.
- Eschscholzia Californica Orange Indoor: This selection of Californian poppy is adapted for indoor cultivation, known for its upright and compact growth.
Cosmetic Applications
These varieties are selected for their high content of beneficial compounds, such as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which are valuable in cosmetic products. For example, marigold is noted for its moisturizing effect, especially on sun-damaged skin, illustrating the targeted selection of plants for specific cosmetic benefits.
Availability for Indoor Farms
The new plant varieties are available on the VOLTZ Vertical Farming online platform, allowing indoor farmers to engage with the cosmetics industry by producing these specialized plants. This initiative represents a strategic approach to meet the demand for cosmetic ingredients through sustainable and efficient indoor farming techniques.
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