Modern Agricultural Greenhouse with Rock Wool Substrate Cultivation

Project Information

• Project Name: Modern Agricultural Greenhouse Rock Wool Soilless Cultivation Base

• Location: Shouguang City, Shandong Province, China

• Construction Period: Started in 2022, put into operation in 2023

• Applied Product: SUNTHERM Rock Wool Growing Slabs and Seedling Blocks

• Application Area: Approx. 300,000 m²

• Application Scope: Soilless cultivation system for greenhouse vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, etc.)

▶ Project Background

The project was invested by a leading agricultural enterprise, focusing on large-scale production of high-quality vegetables and fruits for both domestic supermarkets and export markets.

The project goals included:

• High yield and stability through modern soilless cultivation.

• Resource efficiency with reduced water and fertilizer consumption.

• Disease prevention by avoiding soil-borne pathogens and reducing pesticide use.

• Sustainability by establishing a replicable model of modern agriculture.

✨ SUNTHERM Solution

1. Material Selection

   • SUNTHERM Rock Wool Growing Slabs with uniform density, excellent water retention, and air permeability.

   • Seedling blocks for nursery stage, followed by transplanting into growing slabs to ensure healthy root development.

2. System Integration

   • Drip irrigation and nutrient recycling system for precise fertigation.

   • Standardized layout of growing slabs for efficient mechanized cultivation.

3. Implementation & Management

   • Installation and system debugging completed within 3 months.

   • Integration with intelligent greenhouse control (light, temperature, humidity, fertigation automation).

✅ Project Results

Overall Benefits:

• Water & Fertilizer Saving: Annual reduction in input costs by ~25%.

• Eco-friendly: 30% reduction in pesticide use, compliance with green food standards.

• Economic Gains: Average output value increased by ~22%.

• Demonstration Value: A benchmark project for promoting modern soilless cultivation.
  
  

★ Conclusion

With the adoption of SUNTHERM Rock Wool Substrate Cultivation System, the greenhouse project successfully achieved higher yields, better product quality, resource efficiency, and sustainability. It has not only improved the competitiveness of the enterprise but also set up a replicable model for the future of modern agriculture in China.