Unit 01 โ€” Container Plant Factories

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built for every crop.

Two complete container systems: a tall-plant and cannabis-optimised design with dual-side racks and 60cm working corridor โ€” and a 5-tier Flow & Drain system for leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens. Standard 40ft HC. Fully customized per project.

Interior of container plant factory with vertical growing racks and LED lighting
UNIT // VTC-CF-40HCContainer Plant Factory
40ft ISO container farm exterior ready for deployment
Leafy greens growing in hydroponic system inside container
40ft HCStandard Size
2 TypesCannabis / Leafy
FullClimate Control
CustomConfiguration
Select Container Type

Two systems. One standard container.

Both systems use the same 40ft HC ISO container shell. The internal configuration is completely different depending on your crop. Select your type below.

Primary Option

2-Tier Dual-Side Container

Grow racks on both sides of the container with a 60cm central working and harvest corridor. Maximum plant density for tall plants, cannabis, and medical plants.

// real product photos. rack structure shown; tall-plant/cannabis configuration available on request.
Interior Layout โ€” 2-Tier Dual Side
40ft HC Container โ€” Cross Section
Tier 2 โ€” Left Side
Tier 1 โ€” Left Side
60cm Working Corridor
Tier 2 โ€” Right Side
Tier 1 โ€” Right Side
Racks on both sides ยท 60cm central working corridor ยท LED per tier ยท Full climate control
01
Dual-Side Racks โ€” Maximum Density
Growing shelves installed on both the left and right interior walls. Central 60cm corridor allows full access to all plants for inspection, training, and harvest without moving equipment.
02
HVAC + Dehumidification
High-capacity HVAC specifically configured for cannabis cultivation. Advanced dehumidification system to maintain precise VPD. COโ‚‚ enrichment during light cycles.
03
Full-Spectrum LED per Tier
Dimmable full-spectrum LED grow lights mounted between each tier. Bloom, veg, and propagation spectrum presets. Optional UV and IR supplemental diodes.
04
Dry Racks Included / Optional
Dedicated hanging dry racks for post-harvest drying of medical plants and cannabis flowers. Separate ventilated drying zone configurable at one end of the container.
Technical Specifications

2-Tier Dual-Side โ€” Full Spec Sheet

ComponentSpecification
Container StandardISO 668 โ€” 40ft High Cube (HC) โ€” Standard only
Internal Dimensions12,032 ร— 2,352 ร— 2,698mm usable (L ร— W ร— H)
Rack Configuration2 tiers โ€” grow racks on BOTH left and right sides of container
Working Corridor60cm central corridor โ€” full-length, accessible from both ends
Suitable CropsCannabis ยท Medical Plants ยท Tall Herbs ยท Mother Plants ยท Any tall-growth crop
LED Grow LightsFull-spectrum dimmable LED per tier โ€” veg / bloom / propagation modes
Climate ControlHigh-capacity HVAC + advanced dehumidification + COโ‚‚ enrichment
Irrigation TypeDWC or Flow & Drain (NFT optional) โ€” NO aeroponic
AutomationManual / Semi-Auto / Full-Auto (configurable)
Dry RacksAvailable as standard inclusion or optional add-on
Exterior ColorStandard RAL colors โ€” custom branding available
Electrical380V/3-phase or 220V/single-phase (project-specific)
20ft OptionAvailable ONLY when MOQ exceeds 10 units
Alternative Option

Single-Tier Rolling Bench Container

One wide rolling bench (1.5m) running the full length of the container. Ideal for mother plant cultivation, large individual plants, or where mobility of the growing surface is required.

// real product photos from VTCFaRM container installations.
01
1.5m Wide Rolling Bench
Full-width rolling growing bench (1.5m wide ร— full container length). Mobility allows easy rearrangement, deep cleaning, and unrestricted access around the entire plant canopy.
02
Maximum Height Available
Single tier means the full internal height (2,698mm) is available for plant growth. Ideal for tall varieties, large mother plants, and tree-form training methods (SCRoG, SOG).
03
NFT / DWC / Flow & Drain
Flexible irrigation โ€” the single-level design is compatible with any irrigation method. Flow & Drain tables standard; NFT channels or DWC buckets configurable on request.
ComponentSpecification
Tier CountSingle tier (1 level)
Bench Width1.5m (standard) โ€” custom widths available
Available HeightFull internal container height โ€” ~2,698mm
MobilityRolling wheels with locking mechanism
IrrigationFlow & Drain / NFT / DWC โ€” configurable
Best ForMother plants ยท Large-format cannabis ยท ScrOG / SOG
Standard Configuration

5-Tier Flow & Drain Container

Five growing tiers using a Flow & Drain (Ebb & Flow) hydroponic technique. Optimized for high-density leafy greens, microgreens, herbs, spinach, and salad crops. Maximum production per container footprint.

// real product photos from VTCFaRM container installations.
Interior Layout โ€” 5-Tier Flow & Drain
40ft HC Container โ€” Side Elevation
Tier 5
LED + Drain
โ†• Flow & Drain
Tier 4
LED + Drain
โ†• Flow & Drain
Tier 3
LED + Drain
โ†• Flow & Drain
Tier 2
LED + Drain
โ†• Flow & Drain
Tier 1
Reservoir
5 tiers ยท Flow & Drain irrigation ยท LED per tier ยท Recirculating nutrient system ยท Climate control
05
5-Tier High-Density System
Five stacked growing tiers utilize the full interior height of the container. Dramatically higher plant density per square metre of container footprint vs single or 2-tier systems.
06
Flow & Drain (Ebb & Flow) Technique
Nutrient solution floods each tray on a timed cycle then drains back to the reservoir. Simple, reliable, and highly effective for leafy greens and herbs. Minimal clogging risk.
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All Leafy Green Varieties
Lettuce, salad leaves, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, rocket, pak choi, microgreens, coriander, basil, mint, parsley โ€” any short-stature crop with 20โ€“35 day cycle.
ComponentSpecification
Container StandardISO 668 โ€” 40ft High Cube (HC)
Growing Tiers5 tiers (standard) โ€” 3, 4, or 6 tiers customizable on request
Irrigation TechniqueFlow & Drain (Ebb & Flow) โ€” timer-controlled flood and drain cycles
Nutrient SystemClosed-loop recirculating reservoir โ€” auto EC/pH correction
Suitable CropsLettuce ยท Spinach ยท Kale ยท Rocket ยท Herbs ยท Microgreens ยท Salad Greens
LED Grow LightsFull-spectrum LED per tier โ€” dimming and scheduling control
Climate ControlHVAC + humidity control + COโ‚‚ enrichment
Tier Count Options3-tier / 4-tier / 5-tier / 6-tier โ€” customizable per crop height
Crop Cycle20โ€“35 days (leafy greens) ยท 7โ€“14 days (microgreens)
20ft OptionAvailable ONLY when MOQ exceeds 10 units
Side-by-Side Comparison

Which container is right for you?

Feature2-Tier Dual-Side
Cannabis / Tall Plants
Single-Tier Rolling Bench
Cannabis / Mother Plants
5-Tier Flow & Drain
Leafy Greens / Herbs
Container Size40ft HC40ft HC40ft HC
Tier Count2 tiers ร— both sides1 tier (full height)5 tiers
Rack LayoutLeft side + Right sideCentre rolling benchSingle side or dual
Corridor Width60cm โ€” full lengthWide open accessSide access aisle
Best Crop HeightUp to 1.2mUp to 2.5mUp to 35cm
Best ForCannabis, MedicalMother Plants, ScrOGLeafy Greens, Herbs
Irrigation TypeDWC / Flow & DrainNFT / DWC / Flow & DrainFlow & Drain
Dry RacksYes (optional/included)Yes (optional)Not applicable
DehumidificationAdvanced (cannabis-grade)AdvancedStandard
Crop Cycle60โ€“90 days (cannabis)Continuous (mothers)20โ€“35 days
Annual Harvests4โ€“5 cycles/yearContinuous cuttings10โ€“15 cycles/year
CustomizableYesYesYes
Customization

Customize this container

Every container is built to order. Configure any option below when requesting your quote. No extra design fees.

Container Size
40ft High Cube โ€” Standard
20ft โ€” Available for MOQ > 10 units only
Custom lengths on request
Tier Configuration
1-tier rolling bench (1.5m wide)
2-tier dual side (60cm corridor)
3 / 4 / 5 / 6-tier leafy green system
Custom tier height per crop
LED Spectrum
Full spectrum (veg + bloom)
Veg-optimised spectrum
Bloom-optimised spectrum
UV + IR supplemental
Irrigation System
NFT (Nutrient Film Technique)
DWC (Deep Water Culture)
Flow & Drain (Ebb & Flow)
No aeroponic systems
Automation Level
Manual (basic timer + sensors)
Semi-automated (alerts + dosing)
Fully automated (IoT + remote)
Exterior
Standard RAL color options
Custom brand color
Logo/branding on exterior
Insulation upgrade options
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Container Size Policy
The standard VTCFaRM container is 40ft High Cube ONLY. The 20ft container is available exclusively when the minimum order quantity (MOQ) exceeds 10 units. This applies to all container types. VTCFaRM does not supply aeroponic irrigation systems โ€” available options are NFT, DWC, and Flow & Drain.
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