The living layer of the farm. Our agronomists select, test, and refine the cultivars and growth recipes that turn a well-engineered facility into exceptional produce.
Agronomy
Every cultivar earns its place in the farm
Indoor farming turns plant biology into a repeatable operating system. Our agronomists trial cultivars, tune nutrient and lighting recipes, and measure how each crop performs from seedling to shelf.
We recommend only varieties proven in a comparable indoor environment, balancing yield with the qualities customers notice: flavour, texture, nutrition, and shelf life.
Cultivar trials in progress
40+ indoor-ready cultivarsProfiled across yield, flavour, nutrient uptake, and post-harvest performance.
Scope
The crop-science practice
Every crop decision connects plant biology with the performance buyers and operators can measure.
Plant fit
Cultivar selection
We compare varieties for indoor vigour, harvest timing, and the flavour and texture your market expects.
Root-zone balance
Nutrient recipes
Each recipe sets the right nutrient balance, pH, and EC for a cultivar's stage of growth.
Light response
Lighting recipes
Intensity, spectrum, and photoperiod are tuned to steer form, colour, and flavour without wasting energy.
After harvest
Shelf-life trials
We test harvest handling, packaging, and storage so each cultivar stays crisp and saleable for longer.
Crop quality
Nutritional profiling
Targeted analysis tracks nutrients and phytonutrients, giving product claims a credible evidence base.
Continuous trials
Recipe evolution
Trial and harvest data improve recipes over time, so every crop cycle becomes a stronger starting point.
Parallel trials in progress
40+ cultivars profiledMeasured under commercial-grade indoor conditions before they reach a customer farm.
Research
Prove the crop before you scale the crop
Every candidate cultivar is grown through real indoor production conditions before it enters a commercial plan. We track its growth curve, nutrient uptake, lighting response, yield, and shelf-life performance.
That replaces assumptions with a crop plan your operations team can run with confidence from the first cycle.
A strong hydroponic recipe balances the crop's nutrient demand with its stage of growth, water temperature, and the pace at which roots are taking up the solution.
We manage macro and micronutrients alongside pH, EC, solution temperature, and replenishment timing. Environmental controls hold those targets steady while the crop data tells us when a recipe needs refinement.
Closed-loop recirculation
Unused solution is filtered, rebalanced, and recirculated to reduce water and fertiliser use without compromising plant health.
pHECSolution temperature
Every dose supports a defined crop recipe.
Portfolio
Crops we grow exceptionally well
Crop families selected for repeatable indoor performance and market-ready quality.
Fast-turn crops
Leafy greens
Lettuce, spinach, kale, and Swiss chard selected for yield, texture, and clean finish.
High flavour
Herbs
Basil, mint, coriander, parsley, and oregano grown for aroma, colour, and consistency.
Dense nutrition
Microgreens
Vibrant shoots harvested at the cotyledon stage for intense colour, flavour, and nutrition.
Specialist trials
Fruiting crops
Strawberries, peppers, and cherry tomatoes trialled where crop architecture and quality reward precision.
40+
Cultivars profiled
25%
Higher nutritional density
14d
Shelf life, leafy greens
99.9%
Pesticide-residue-free harvests
Bespoke
Need a crop we don't yet grow?
Bring us the market need. We will turn it into a practical, evidence-led crop plan before you commit farm capacity.
Research programme
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Trial a cultivar before it reaches the farm
For a new crop category or a specific variety, our research farm tests plant fit, production timing, quality, and recipe response so the commercial decision is grounded in evidence.
We can tune the crop around defined targets for flavour, texture, colour, size, or harvest timing, then validate the result in a trial before it becomes part of routine production.
Practical answers for teams selecting cultivars, building a recipe, or planning their first commercial trial.
Crop decisions are made with evidence from the plant, the farm, and the market.
Some root crops can be trialled in deep-substrate or specialist hydroponic systems, but they need a different production setup from fast-turn leafy crops. We assess root volume, cycle length, market value, and facility fit before recommending a trial.
Not automatically. Nutrient content varies with cultivar, light, nutrition, harvest timing, and storage. Controlled production lets us target and measure specific quality attributes; we make nutritional claims only when supported by appropriate analysis.
Timing depends on the crop and the confidence needed before scale-up. A quick suitability screen may take one cycle, while a full programme usually covers multiple cycles to test yield, quality, recipe response, and shelf life under repeatable conditions.
We track the measures that matter to the crop and buyer: germination, growth rate, yield, nutrient uptake, lighting response, appearance, flavour, and post-harvest quality. The final scorecard makes the trade-offs clear before a crop reaches commercial production.
Yes. We can trial recipe changes around agreed targets such as leaf texture, flavour intensity, colour, size, or harvest timing. Recommendations are validated in the research farm before they are introduced to commercial operations.
We begin with the crop or cultivar, intended market, expected volume, and any quality requirements. From there, we define a practical trial plan, the data to capture, and the decision points for moving to commercial production.
Grow the cultivars your market wants
Tell us the crop or flavour profile you need and we'll build a recipe to deliver it.
Plant fit
Root-zone balance
Light response
After harvest
Crop quality
Continuous trials
Fast-turn crops
High flavour
Dense nutrition
Specialist trials
Research programme
Buyer quality brief