Sollum Technologies, an LED grow lights company has announced its partnership with Pack River Farm, a certified organic vegetable and microgreen farm located in Northern Idaho, to enhance the production of tomatoes, lettuce and microgreens through Sollum’s advanced LED lighting solutions.
As per a press release, before partnering with Sollum Technologies, Pack River Farm faced challenges in optimizing growing conditions across its diverse range of crops. These issues have now been addressed through Sollum’s zone-specific horticultural lighting solution, which offers versatility and advanced zone control features. This technology allows growers to tailor lighting to each crop and adapt quickly to changing crop demands, ensuring optimal growth conditions.
“Sollum’s LED grow light solution offers exactly what we need: versatility and control,” said Troy Lock, Head Grower at Pack River Farm. “The ability to adjust light spectra in real time and manage different zones simultaneously within our greenhouse gives us the flexibility to respond to market demands and shift production as needed. Additionally, the support from Sollum’s agronomy team has been invaluable in optimizing our light recipes to obtain the best possible yields. We’re excited to see this partnership’s impact on our tomato production and beyond.”
Matthew Bonavita, Vice President of Sales for the US market at Sollum Technologies, highlighted the importance of this collaboration. “We are thrilled to partner with Pack River Farm, a leader in sustainable agriculture. Our dynamic LED lighting solution is designed to provide unmatched flexibility and precision, ensuring that farms like Pack River can continue to innovate and optimize their greenhouse operations. We look forward to supporting their success with our cutting-edge technology and expert agronomic support.”
With a commitment to sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship, Pack River Farm distributes its organic produce to local restaurants, grocery stores and directly to consumers, with a mission to support the health and well-being of its community. Spanning two generations, the farm is recognized for its focus on soil health and practices that enrich the earth while producing high-quality, nutrient-dense food.
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Sollum’s LED Grow Light Solution
As per the company, Sollum’s innovative lighting system offers a comprehensive 3-in-1 solution that allows users to take full control of dynamic lighting through the fully programmable SUNaaS platform. On this platform, users can modulate the spectrum, intensity, and photo-period of Sollum’s SF-family of smart fixtures—either independently or with the assistance of Smart support specialists.
The AI-powered SF-family of smart LED fixtures is designed to be energy-efficient while maximizing crop growth, quality, and productivity. These dynamic fixtures automatically adjust spectrum and intensity in real-time to maintain the scheduled light recipe.
- SF-E2: Offers a targeted spectrum for maximum crop growth, utilizing simple technology that facilitates a gradual transition from HPS to LED.
- SF-ONE: Provides a broad spectrum suitable for growing a majority of high-volume crops, ideal for large operations focused on tight energy and cost management.
- SF-PRO: Features a full spectrum to control all parameters of plant growth and greenhouse productivity, maintaining a balance between costs, crop growth, quality, sustainability, and productivity.
Sollum’s packages provide a wide range of options, from core features to advanced capabilities that optimize energy management and offer in-depth analysis, ensuring that users can fully customize their SUNaaS experience. Sollum’s agronomy and horticulture specialists, along with technical experts, provide 24/7 support to ensure a smooth transition, accessible on-site or via phone, SMS, or email, while SUNaaS continuously monitors fixture health.
This partnership marks a step forward for Pack River Farm as it continues to prioritize sustainability and community health through high-quality organic produce.