Little Leaf Farms High Tech Greenhouse

Images:

Field of red chard -- trays move toward towards the camera 25 days end to end

A row of arugula has been "picked" (i.e. drops on conveyor)

The arugula being "harvested" by the special mowing machine

Harvested arugula headed through the packaging/greens mixing machine

Tray goes through the dishwasher -- old roots, etc. headed for the waste bin

Preparing plant food

Little Leaf co-founder Peter checking on the seeding machine

Coated seeds being inserted in a tray of fresh rock wool

Oops a stray seed

Machine that inserts the new rock wool into the trays

Loaded seed tray headed for the greenhouse for a 25 day staycation

Sanitizing the rain water from the roof using UV light

Rainwater storage

Multi-story mixing / bagging machine

Description of the greenhouse from the Little Leaf web site"

Little Leaf Farms has built the most modern, technologically-advanced greenhouse in the world. Our three-acre greenhouse facility in Devens, Massachusetts is centrally located to bring the freshest and best tasting baby lettuce to New England.

Groton Herald

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 610, Groton, Massachusetts 01450

Office
161 Main Street, Groton, Massachusetts 01450
[above Main Street Café]

Telephone: 978-448-6061

Little Leaf Farms High Tech Greenhouse

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