In-Bench Heating
The in-bench heating systems from BioTherm Solutions deliver the heat right to the potting media. For growers, these integrated root-zone heating systems cut fuel costs, save energy, and result in thriving, successful crops.
In-bench heating is a cost-effective and energy efficient solution to create healthier and higher yielding grow environments. Our radiant in-bench heating solutions are built directly into the grow bench to deliver heat right to the potting medium. This rootzone heating system improves water and nutrient uptake for stronger, healthier plants and higher quality crops.
In-Bench Heating for Cost and Energy-Efficiency
A study published in California Agriculture by professors Bryan M Jenkins, Roy M Sachs and Glen W Forister showed that conductive under-bench heating systems used 25% less energy than conventional perimeter heating systems. This same bench heating system maintained even canopy temperatures around the plants and resulted in fewer hot and cold pockets. This system produced consistent output in and around the plants where they needed it most with less input.
You can fully integrate BioTherm’s radiant heating products with existing greenhouse benches. This allows you to direct heat exactly where it needs to go: the rootzone. Plus, you can cut our tubing systems to match any bench length for seamless integration without needless waste.
On-Bench Heating
For most production greenhouses, the temperature of the plant is the temperature that counts. We have several solutions to fit different benching strategies, including heating systems that fit directly on top of your greenhouse benches.
Our radiant on-bench heating solutions are built directly on top of the grow bench to deliver heat right to the potting medium. This rootzone heating system encourages better water and nutrient absorption for stronger, healthier crops and higher quality yields. On-bench heating systems integrate with grow benches so you get more functionality out of your existing setup.
On-Floor Heating – Roll and Grow
Heating a floor area or a bench has never been easier! We offer our new Roll’n Grow® mat systems in multiple styles: one optimized for bench application and one that is just right for floor production areas. Manufactured in our Cotati production warehouse.
Grow Media Sets the Temperature
We have developed a special one-of-a-kind machine that bonds with various types of heating tubes to weed barrier (black or white) or to open mesh (for bench applications).
The master rolls are up to 12’ wide, but we can provide widths to match your floor or bench needs. Simply roll the mat out on the surface, connect the manifolds and supply and return lines to a hot water source and pump. A thermostat with a soil probe controls the system based on media temperature.
In-floor Heating
Get more out of your current greenhouse setup with less using in-floor heating systems from BioTherm Solutions. Our radiant in-floor heating solutions are built directly into the environment floor to deliver heat where it matters most: the rootzone. This creates optimal grow conditions for better water and nutrient absorption and significantly bigger yields.
In-floor heating solutions enable your greenhouse to handle heat efficiently and consistently so your plants never experience hot or cold spots leading to a more uniform grow climate. And delivering heat directly to the rootzone where plants need heat most boosts water and nutrients absorption. Plants grow bigger, stronger and produce more. Not to mention, an embedded in-floor heating system means a less crowded greenhouse floor for better foot-traffic and more economical plant placement.
Crop Heat Enhancements
Cart Rail Heating
Our grow room cart rail heating systems double as a heat source while allowing you to simultaneously maintain and harvest crops.
Get the most out of your existing greenhouse equipment by transforming your cart rail into a heating source. Heat, manage and harvest your crops with our cart rail heating systems which deliver radiant heat right to the root zone where it matters most to your plants’ health.
In-crop Heating
As opposed to forced air heating, our in-crop heating systems can be placed in your greenhouse’s or grow room’s crops, whether in the canopy or around your hanging plants, to enhance growth and yield.
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Hydronic Heating Versus Forced Air Systems
Forced air systems rely on directly warming air which is a poor heat conductor making them slow and ineffective. And these systems pump that hot air air back into the grow room at designated choke points. This hot air is then distributed unevenly affecting your plants. On the other hand, our innovative hydronic systems circulate consistent, radiant heat via water pipes distributed throughout your facility. The result is quick, even climate control with less effort.
Our vertical in-crop heating systems are a much more efficient way to provide heat. A vertical loop of our innovative DuoFin piping can provide as much heat as forced air heating. However, because of its placement, our system concentrates heat directly around your plants where it’s most needed. Plus, this system is ideal for hanging plants in commercial greenhouses where you need to maximize both horizontal and vertical spaces without worry of uneven grow environments.
