Regenerative Farming in Punta Cana

by Fundacion Grupo Puntacana
Regenerative Farming in Punta Cana
Regenerative Farming in Punta Cana
Regenerative Farming in Punta Cana
Regenerative Farming in Punta Cana
Regenerative Farming in Punta Cana
Regenerative Farming in Punta Cana
Regenerative Farming in Punta Cana
Regenerative Farming in Punta Cana

Project Report | Jun 2, 2024
Steady progress towards fresh veggies

By Jake Kheel | Vice President

Example Nutrient Film Technique System (NFT)
Example Nutrient Film Technique System (NFT)

After considerable research and different proposals, the Grupo Puntacana Foundation agronomy team has selected a Nutrient Film Technique System (NFT) for its hydroponic greenhouse. The nutrient film technique, NFT for short, is a hydroponic technique in which the plants stand in a shallow stream of water containing all the dissolved nutrients necessary for plant growth. This water flow is circulated through growth tanks containing the roots of the plants. The plants absorb the nutrients through the roots, and because the stream is shallow and the roots are also suspended in the air, the roots can also absorb oxygen.

 

We are thrilled to have received sufficient donations to place an order of an NFT system from MSC Invernaderos. The materials are currently in production and will be shipped to Punta Cana in the next few months. We hope to begin production of lettuce before the end of 2024!

Hydroplanner.com diagram of an NFT System
Hydroplanner.com diagram of an NFT System
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Feb 12, 2024
Our Greenhouse has been built!

By Susanne Leib | Project Manager

Oct 12, 2023
Installation plans for our Greenhouse

By Susanne Leib | Project Manager

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Fundacion Grupo Puntacana

Location: Santo Domingo, no applicable - Dominican Republic
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Twitter: @FundacionGPC
Project Leader:
Jacob Kheel
Vice President
Santo Domingo , no applicable Dominican Republic

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