Growing Crops In Used Shipping Containers
Freight Farms is using insulated used shipping containers in a new unique way. They are growing crops year-round in used shipping containers. Their overall goal was to cut down on the number of miles it takes to get greens from farm to table. Some plants that are currently growing inside the containers are kale, cilantro, mustard greens, and wild mint. These containers are capable of growing crops equal to four acres of land and are customizing their containers to each user’s needs. If you want to learn more about their business and growing crops in used shipping containers, click here.
What is an insulated shipping container? In our industry, we call them “reefers.” They are just as they sound, insulated. Thus allowing your cargo to maintain a steady temperature. They come with machines that run on 3-phase electricity. You can also modify your container by removing the machine and installing a bulkhead and single-phase cooling or heating unit. It is common for most Cold Storage Shipping Containers to have T-Flooring, however, there are some units that have flat flooring. What is T-Flooring? Well, it is flooring that runs the length of the container and is made of aluminum. It gets its name from its shape as it is shaped like a T. This design allows air to flow to circulate the container consistently and prevents any buildup.
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