Description

Controlling atmospheres in fruit and vegetables for the past 39 years has been the core mission of Storage Control Systems, and that led to the creation of a dedicated company for growing indoors. implementing the known technologies of SCS into a defined focus on growing in the perfect environment. GC has the advantage of SCS’s years of experience in this parallel industry. At the Sparta, Michigan headquarters, SCS and GC have laboratory facilities for pre- and post-harvest experiments. Currently, GC operates 4 small-scale rooms testing various light types, light cycles, CO2 PPM, and even reduced oxygen levels in flower, which is proving very beneficial. Grow Controlled sets itself apart by offering gastight rooms and doors, precise instrumentation, and cooling coils with reheat which both regulate temperature and dehumidify the grow room or greenhouse. These room coils use cold and warm HTC secondary fluid loops that are continually modulating to create the grower’s dream conditions. As SCS and GC evolve, this computerized control is a high priority for both companies. Today, we have in-house PLC programmers, design staff, as well as electrical and mechanical engineers to help make our companies as encompassing as possible. Our Kilowatch Energy Management System controls millions of bushels of apple fruit around the world, but now expands to control grow cycles under Grow Controlled. With our attention to the customer’s requests, we can integrate detailed and custom requests almost immediately. Our cloud-based dashboard can auto-schedule events such as temperature and RH bi-weekly changes for the grower. Temperatures from 80-45°F and RH levels from 75-45% are achievable, which makes for an assured growing environment that is totally under automatic and remote control.