Aeroponics

From Seeds to Shelf

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	Quality hybrid seeds are carefully placed into specially designed planting sponges.			The sponges are soaked in water and placed in a controlled germination room.
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	Seeds will germinate within a day or two in the germination room.			The sponges are transferred into a climate-controlled nursery.
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	Within a fortnight, the germinated seeds are transformed into healthy seedlings.			Seedlings are transferred into greenhouses. They are anchored into planting holes of panels which are placed on growing troughs. These troughs are fixed with pipes connected with specially designed misting nozzles linked to temperature controllers.
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	The plants continue to grow suspended literally in the air in a soil-less environment. Thorough research has resulted in obtaining balanced minerals and moisture that are periodically sprayed only to the roots in the form of fine mist. The entire process of precision growing is controlled by computers. Meanwhile oxygen is plentiful in the troughs and sunshine from Mother Nature is readily available. With all these elements effectively and efficiently provided, it is as though the plants are growing in a "5-star hotel" with all needs fulfilled.			Within a month, the vegetables are ready for harvest. The final products are tastier and crunchier, clean and hygienic without any soil or undesired matter. The technology is also environmentally friendly with efficient water usage and no pollutants.
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	Vegetable roots are trimmed and packed in attractive and durable packaging. The brand Sime Fresh seals the pack and testifies to another quality product from Sime Darby for consumers.			Daily delivery by in-house chiller trucks to retail outlets, restaurants and hotels to ensure freshness, cleanliness, taste, minimum wastage and other quality traits for customers. Products are value-for-money while consumers play their role to reduce the country's food import.

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