BioCube Modular is a scalable controlled environment agriculture growing room system for commercial vertical farming, supporting leafy greens, herbs, microgreens and specialty crops with modular expansion, LED lighting, climate control and automation.
BioCube Modular is a scalable controlled environment agriculture growing room system for commercial vertical farming. It supports leafy greens, microgreens, strawberries and regulated tall plants through modular expansion, LED lighting, climate control, fertigation and automation.
The page is organized by crop family. Leafy Greens and Microgreens are placed together because both are short-cycle, tray/rack-based crop systems. Strawberry is kept as one complete fruiting section with its own specs and images. Tall Plants are separated into GS-DRIP and GS-AERO visuals.
A concise planning snapshot before the complete technical sheets and configuration details.
Project imagery is organised around layout, crop access, daily operation and commercial-scale production planning.
Aisle view showing access, rack spacing and production workflow.
Close crop view for lighting, uniformity and growth discussion.
Human operation view showing harvest, inspection and daily workflow.
Layered rack layout for space efficiency and repeatable crop production.
Root condition and harvest detail for technical project discussion.
Open the relevant sheets for dimensions, utilities, crop workflow, lighting, climate, irrigation, automation and performance assumptions.
GROWSPEC's BioCube Modular Leafy Green sets the benchmark for commercial indoor vertical farming. Powered by GS-AERO Ponics™, nutrients and oxygen are delivered directly to plant roots achieving 98% absorption efficiency and industry-leading productivity. The Modular Unit with Seedling Lines produces up to 81.92 tonnes of lettuce annually in a 199 sqm growing footprint. The system is scalable from a 139 sqm pilot unit to 5,000+ sqm commercial operations.
| Configuration | Total Area | Lettuce / year | Seedlings / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modular Unit — Seedling Racks | 138.93 m² (5.95×23.35 m) | 40,960 kg | 216,000 heads |
| Farm Model — Seedling Racks (×2 units) | 274.36 m² (11.75×23.35 m) | 81,920 kg | 432,000 heads |
| Modular Unit — Seedling Lines | 409.79 m² (17.55×23.35 m) | 81,920 kg + 37,440 kg microgreens | 409,600 heads |
| Farm Model — Seedling Lines (×2 units) | 715.16 m² (17.55×40.75 m) | 163,840 kg lettuce | 819,200 heads |
| Zone | Area | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Growing Zone (green) | 11,450 × 19,750 mm | 4× Leafy Growing Lines, 1× Cooling Tower, 2× HVAC ClimateSync, 1× Automated FIC, 1× 3-Tonne Tank |
| Seedling Zone (orange) | 5,650 × 19,750 mm | 1× Microgreens Line, 1× Seedling Lines, 1× HVAC ClimateSync, 1× Automated FIC, 1× 1-Tonne Tank |
| Operational Zone | 17,550 × 3,150 mm | Air Shower, Wardrobe, Quarantine Area, Cold Storage Warehouse, Post-Harvest Packaging Room, Sanitising Room |
| Column Material | Stainless Steel #304 |
| Column Measurements | 2,545 mm × 1,370 mm × 545 mm |
| Rack Total Height | 4,650 mm (with rack: 3,995 mm) |
| Rack Length | 12,725 mm |
| Load Bearing per Tier | 800 kg |
| Load Bearing per Column | 4,000 kg |
| Carriage Capacity | 1,500 kg per linear meter |
| Drive Pipe Material | Stainless Steel #304 |
| Tray Options | 32-cell tray (propagation/herbs) · 8-cell tray (leafy greens) — both with air mist basins (34.5mm) |
| Material | Extruded Aluminum 6061 |
| Light Efficiency | 2.6 µmol/J |
| Input Voltage | 100–277 V AC |
| Input Power per Set | 400 W |
| Quantity per Line | 40 sets |
| PPF per Line | 39,000 µmol/s |
| Power Factor | 0.988 |
| Spectrum Metrics | DIN 46.71 · YPF 62.25 · BPF 71.26 · PPF 69.50 |
| Light Distribution | Grid-mapped at 10 cm, 20 cm, 30 cm from crop canopy |
| Cooling Capacity | 126 kW, air-cooled |
| Dehumidification | 76 L/day (@28°C RH80%) |
| Total Input Power | 53 kW |
| Daily Energy (Seedling Lines unit) | 1,800 kWh (HVAC + FIC + full-spectrum LEDs) |
| CO₂ Modulation Effect | +20–25% biomass yield |
| Spoilage Rate | <2% via stable humidity & temperature control |
| Dosing Channels | 8 dosing pump channels (8W each) |
| UV Steriliser | 300W |
| Outlet Pump | 2 × 7,000W (1 Active + 1 Standby) |
| Irrigation Reservoir | 2,000 L |
| Chiller Cooling Capacity | 8,800W |
| Water Savings | Up to 40% vs conventional |
| Fertiliser Savings | Up to 35% via closed-loop recirculation |
| RO Design Capacity | 250–300 L/H |
| Salt Rejection | ≥97% |
| Filtration Process | 5µm precision → activated carbon → 1µm precision → high-pressure pump → RO membrane |
| Water Purifier Capacity | 1,000 L (HDPE tank) |
| Cooling Tower | 2,000 L/hr output · 10,000 L storage · multi-stage filtration |
| Architecture | SaaS + IoT + Edge Computing (APU) |
| Variables Monitored | 15+ (pH, EC, CO₂, light spectra, temp, humidity, etc.) |
| Predictive Analytics | AI-driven — reduces operational waste by 15% |
| Remote Access | Mobile + desktop interfaces, globally |
| Camera Integration | Multi-camera live feed to dashboard |
| Wall / Ceiling Material | Polyurethane Sandwich Panel (PU 75mm, 0.4mm white film coated) |
| Thermal Conductivity (λ) | 0.035 W/m·K |
| Sound Insulation | ≥30 dB |
| Fire Resistance | B2 |
| Floor | Cement composite board (25mm) + PVC floor mat (2mm) |
| Entrance Door / Main | 1,200 × 2,000 mm |
| Entrance Door / Production | 1,500 × 2,000 mm |
The BioCube Modular Microgreens configuration uses tray-based aeroponic production for dense, short-cycle crops. It can operate as a dedicated microgreens line or support seedling and propagation capacity when project planning requires flexible crop scheduling.
| Crop Type | Microgreens, baby herbs, seedlings and propagation support |
| Typical Harvest Cycle | 7–14 days depending on crop variety and target size |
| Growing Method | Tray-based aeroponic production with controlled irrigation intervals |
| Production Focus | High-density canopy, clean root mat development and fast turnover |
| Line Flexibility | Can be planned as a dedicated microgreens line or converted from seedling rack capacity |
The BioCube Modular Strawberry system is a Total Controlled Environment Agriculture (T-CEA) solution engineered for high-density, year-round premium strawberry production. Each standard fruiting room measures 17.25 m × 17.25 m (≈298 m²) and houses 12 G4-pro VAS-12T-5R aeroponic rack units across a 6.0 m ceiling height. The system operates fully independent of outdoor climate, eliminating seasonality and enabling consistent harvest cycles. Backed by 6 years of R&D and 6 iterative generations of multi-layer aeroponics rack design, the platform is GMP & GACP compliant and modular by design — start with a single room and scale to 8+ rooms with identical production economics per unit.
| Room Dimensions | 17.25 m × 17.25 m (≈298 m²) |
| Room Height | 6.0 m (5.5 m usable rack height, 0.5 m ceiling clearance) |
| Aeroponics Racks per Room | 12 units (G4-pro VAS-12T-5R) |
| Tiers per Rack | 12 tiers |
| Plants per Tier | 168 plants |
| Plants per Rack | 2,016 plants |
| Total Plants per Room | 24,192 plants |
| Average Harvest per Plant | 1.5 kg |
| Annual Yield per Room | 36,288 kg (~36.3 tonnes) |
| Annual Boxes (250 g) | ~130,637 boxes |
| Fruiting Period Ratio | 0.9 (accounts for propagation cycles) |
| Water Savings vs. Soil | 99% reduction |
| Scalability | Modular — 1 to 8+ rooms; shared mother room & RO system |
| Compliance | GMP & GACP — international food safety standards |
| Model | G4-pro VAS-12T-5R |
| Configuration | 12 tiers × 5-row tube (5R) per rack |
| Rack Dimensions | ~12 m L × 0.8 m W × 5.5 m H |
| Tier Spacing | ~0.46 m (optimised for strawberry canopy) |
| Material | Food-grade aluminium + PVC growing tubes |
| Design | Movable vertical racks — full harvesting & maintenance access |
| Irrigation Method | GS-AERO Ponics™ — ultra-fine precision misting direct to root zone |
| Water Management | Full nutrient & water recirculation — zero runoff waste |
| Improvement vs. Previous Gen | 12 tiers vs. 7 tiers = 71% more plant positions per rack |
| LED Units per Room | 720 pieces |
| Total LED Power | 230.4 kW |
| Daily Operation | 12 hrs/day |
| Daily Energy (LED) | 2,764.8 kWh |
| Spectrum Channels | 5-channel — programmable per growth stage |
| Wavelength Range | 385–730 nm |
| Light Recipes | Dynamic PPFD curves optimised for taste, colour & nutrition |
| Control | Integrated with APU digital agriculture platform |
| Units per Room | 2× HVAC CB130K |
| Cooling Capacity (combined) | 120 kW |
| Heating Capacity | 3 kW |
| Air Volume | 4,000 CMH per unit |
| Climate System Power | 110 kW total |
| Daily Operation | 16 hrs/day |
| Daily Energy (HVAC) | 1,760 kWh |
| Air Sterilisation | Photohydrogen ion sterilisation — 10¹¹/m³ |
| Air Exchanger | 185 Pa static pressure · 342 W · three-speed (100%/70%/50%) · ≤40 dB |
| Filtration | F5 molecular sieve + H12 medium + H13 HEPA high-efficiency filters |
| Power Supply | 8 kW unit · 380 V 50/60 Hz |
| Units per Room | 1× FIC system |
| Irrigation Pumps | 2 × 1,000 W (active + standby redundancy) |
| UV Sterilisation Channel | 80 W |
| Fertiliser Tanks | 3 fertiliser tanks + 1 acid tank |
| RO Inlet Flow | 180 L/hr |
| Oxygen Enrichment | Venturi oxygen enrichment system |
| Water Tank | 1-tonne integrated water tank |
| FIC Power | 5 kW · 3 hrs/day · 15 kWh daily |
| pH & EC Monitoring | Real-time auto-adjustment |
| Nutrient Purification | Integrated sterilisation & purification loop |
| LED Lighting (720 pcs) | 230.4 kW × 12 hrs = 2,764.8 kWh/day |
| Climate System (HVAC) | 110.0 kW × 16 hrs = 1,760.0 kWh/day |
| FIC Fertigation | 5.0 kW × 3 hrs = 15.0 kWh/day |
| Total Daily Power | 4,539.8 kWh/day |
| Annual Power Consumption | 1,657,027 kWh/year |
| Minimum Room Supply | ~400 kW installed capacity |
| Solar Integration | Compatible — can reduce power demand by 30–50% |
| Air Shower (Standard) | 1,500 × 1,500 × 2,050 mm · Stainless Steel #304 · 220V 50Hz |
| Air Shower (Rolling Door) | 2,100 × 2,000 × 2,000 mm · for equipment entry |
| UV Steriliser | Integrated · double-door electronic interlock |
| Shower Wind Speed | ≥22 m/s (Archimedes spiral air design) |
| Adjustable Shower Time | 0–99 sec (default: 10 sec) |
| Quarantine Area | Dedicated quarantine zone within room plan |
| Platform Type | SaaS + IoT + edge computing |
| Connectivity | RS485 / TCP real-time sensor network |
| Monitoring | 24/7 remote diagnostics — mobile & desktop dashboards |
| Control Scope | LED spectrum · climate · fertigation · environmental sensors |
| AI Foundation | On-device AI model training for yield optimisation |
GS-AERO Ponics™ ensures specialty crops roots receive nutrients via custom misting systems, eliminating water submersion for optimal growth. The system guarantees precise droplet size, enhancing oxygen delivery to roots. Proven in real-world operations: the AHOVO facility in Massachusetts consistently achieves 44+ lbs per aeroponic line and 1,000+ lbs per harvest, with 5 full harvest cycles completed in both 2024 and 2025.
| Channels | 4–8 channels automated dosing |
| pH/EC Monitoring | Real-time, self-adjusting |
| Filtration | High-precision filtration + physical sterilisation |
| Recirculation | Deep water purification + intelligent scheduling |
| Nutrient Purification | Full sterilising capability |
| Water Savings | 99% less vs traditional cultivation |
| Rack Type | Layout | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Single Tier Aeroponics | 1 tier, movable | Precision mist root nutrition · Rich oxygen irrigation · Water & nutrient recycling · Adjustable on-line air mover |
| Double Tier Aeroponics | 2 tiers, movable | All above features + doubled plant density per floor area |
| Timeline | Planned Jan 2022 · Completed Oct 2022 · 3+ yrs operational |
| System | Aeroponic production lines |
| Reference Target | 5 harvests/year · 900 lbs dried flower |
| Actual Output | 44+ lbs per aeroponic line · 1,000+ lbs per harvest |
| Harvest Frequency | 3 cycles (2023) → 5 cycles each in 2024 and 2025 |
| Standard | Medical-grade · Zero PGRs |
| Installation | Client self-installed using GrowSpec Installation Manual |
| Room Type | Qty | Dimensions | Lines / Layout | Lighting | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowering Room A | 2 | 60ft × 24ft × 14ft | 4 movable lines · 2 tiers · 5 racks | 40 × 650W full-spectrum | 920 plants/room |
| Flowering Room B | 3 | 60ft × 30ft × 14ft | 5 movable lines · 2 tiers · 5 racks | 80 × 650W full-spectrum | 1,150 plants/room |
| Vegetative Room | 1 | 60ft × 24ft × 14ft | 4 movable lines · 3 tiers · 5 racks | 60 × 400W veg-spectrum | 4,320 plants |
| Propagation Area | 1 | Dedicated | — | — | Mother plants + clone cuttings |
| Planning Start | June 2023 |
| Commissioning | July 2024 (12-month build) |
| Facility Size | 920 m² |
| Target Output | 120 kg dried flower/month |
| Actual Output | 130+ kg/month average |
| Harvest Cycles | 4 full cycles in first 12 months of operation |
| Price Premium Achieved | 50% above industry average (zero PGRs/pesticides) |
| Steel Used | 37.2 tonnes structural steel |
| PU Panels | 2,830 sqm walls/ceilings + 836 sqm roof |
| Production Lines | 20 automated movable rack lines |
| Room Type | Qty | Dimensions | Lines / Layout | Lighting | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowering Room | 4 | 17.5m × 6.5m × 4m | 4 movable lines · 2 tiers · 5 racks | 40 × 650W full-spectrum | 920 plants/room |
| Vegetative Room | 2 | 15m × 3.5m × 4m | 2 movable lines · 3 tiers · 5 racks | 60 × 400W veg-spectrum | 1,500 plants/room |
| Propagation Area | 1 | 100 m² dedicated | Mother plant + cloning optimised | Tailored propagation spectrum | Scalable plant stock |
| Input Voltage | 110V–277V AC 50/60Hz |
| Input Power | 835W |
| Output Power | 800W |
| PPE | 2.618 µmol/J |
| PPF | 2,094 µmol/s |
| Dimming Mode | 0–10V / PWM (Manual / Automated) |
| Dimming Range | 10%–100% |
| Dimensions | 1,165 × 1,100 × 30 mm |
| Weight | 8.7 kg |
| Certificates | CE / UL |
| Flowering Rooms | 650W full-spectrum, 20 per line |
| Vegetative Rooms | 400W veg-spectrum, 30 per line |
| Spectrum Breakdown | UV 4.36% · Blue 16.26% · Green 32.71% · Red 46.61% · FR 0.06% |
The medicinal crop fan features 5 outlet louvers with tilt angles increasing gradually from top to bottom. This stepped-angle design delivers balanced multi-layer airflow, ensuring even ventilation across all planting levels and preventing dead zones.
| Outlet Louvers | 5 (graduated tilt angles top→bottom) |
| Speed Control | Air Dimmer (manual adjust) |
| Airflow Pattern | Multi-layer balanced — eliminates dead zones |
| Components | HVAC + Dehumidification + UV Sterilisation + HEPA Filtration |
| Air Distribution | Multi-layer girder air-duct design |
| Parameters Controlled | Temperature, Humidity, CO₂, Airflow, Air Velocity (all layers) |
| Temperature Control | Curve-based scheduling |
| Humidity Control | Curve-based scheduling |
| Sterilisation | Photohydrogen air sterilisation |
| Fresh Air | Managed fresh-air intake |
| Architecture | SaaS + IoT + Edge Computing |
| Protocols | RS485 / TCP |
| Real-Time Controls | Climate, Nutrient Management, Air Diffusion, Sensor Data |
| Environment | Designed for continuous mission-critical operation |
| AI Capability | Data aggregation, calibration, AI model training foundation |
| Remote Access | Mobile + desktop, globally |
| Typical Facility Size | 69,750 × 40,750 mm (large-scale) |
| Flower Rooms | 17,325 × 17,250 mm per bay (upper zone) |
| Veg / Clone / Mother Rooms | 17,250 × 17,250 mm per bay (lower zone) |
| Trim & Dry Room | Integrated in operational wing |
| Cold Storage + Processing | Integrated — 5,950 × 17,250 mm |
| FIC Rooms | One per bay cluster |
| R.O. System | Centralised |
| Climate System | 4× ClimateSync units across facility roof |
| Quarantine / Air Shower | At all access points |
GROWSPEC provides complete turnkey delivery — from aerial site planning renders through to 3D floor layout, HVAC integration, growing zone configuration, and commissioned operation.
The crop image sections above show the production systems. This facility planning block is now text-based so it does not repeat crop images or confuse visitors with unrelated visuals.
Practical answers for model selection, installation, operation and project planning.
The Aeroponics (GS-AERO Ponics™) system mists nutrients directly onto suspended roots using 99% less water than traditional methods and providing superior oxygen for faster growth — proven to achieve 44+ lbs per line per harvest. The GS-DRIP system delivers nutrients via small drip emitters to substrate-growing media at 90% efficiency, offering a more familiar environment that suits teams with existing drip experience. Both achieve full GMP/GACP compliance; the choice depends on your team's expertise and production goals.
Yes. When propagation is not needed, seedling racks and seedling lines can be repurposed to grow microgreens or herbs without any additional capital expenditure. This gives operators maximum scheduling flexibility across the same physical infrastructure.
Leafy Green and Strawberry systems are fully set up in 8–12 weeks. For large High-Value Crops / Tall Plant facilities — demonstrated by the REDTOE project in Bangkok — GROWSPEC has delivered a 130-day greenfield-to-commissioning timeline for a 51-room operation. Concurrent site preparation by the client during manufacturing is key to achieving rapid timelines.
All systems include the TechGrower™ platform: SaaS + IoT + edge computing (APU). It monitors 15+ variables (pH, EC, CO₂, light spectra, temperature, humidity), provides AI-driven predictive analytics to reduce operational waste by 15%, supports full remote control via mobile or desktop anywhere globally, and includes multi-camera live feed integration.
Yes. GROWSPEC provides comprehensive after-sales support beyond project completion, including detailed Installation Manuals (the AHOVO client independently installed their entire system using these), tailored SOPs, crop data packages, and ongoing engineering support. The REDTOE and Natopia projects both received turnkey solution support from design through commissioning.
The BioCube Modular Tall Plants system is designed to fully comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practice) standards. Infrastructure includes air showers, quarantine zones, HEPA filtration, UV air sterilisation, and a sterile environment design. All three real-world case studies (AHOVO, REDTOE, Natopia) were completed to pharmaceutical-grade standards with zero PGRs, pesticides, or fungicides.
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