Tasteful production of greenhouse lettuce

摘要

Deep in the heart of southern Alberta lies Whole Leaf, a five-hectare greenhouse that was not only purpose-built for lettuce production, but specializes in the consumer taste experience."It's fully automated [and] fully robotic, so we can be more cost competitive and close the cost parity gap with field-grown. We are striving to provide the ultimate freshness and taste experience," explains David Karwacki, co-founder and CEO of the Star Group, which owns and operates Whole Leaf in Lethbridge County, Alta. The greenhouse produces approximately 18 million heads annually, allowing them to generate the same amount of produce as 600 field acres.