Core Advantages
Intelligent Environmental Management
- The container uses sensors to precisely monitor factors like temperature (detecting 0.1°C fluctuations), humidity, light, and CO₂. The control system then automatically adjusts these parameters. This keeps mushrooms in ideal conditions, speeding growth and reducing disease and pest risks.
Efficient Resource Utilization and High Productivity
- The interior of the container is ingeniously designed with multi-layered cultivation racks that maximize the utilization of available space. This vertical arrangement enables a significantly larger number of mushroom cultures to thrive within a relatively compact area. In terms of resource management, the automated watering and nutrient delivery systems are calibrated to dispense the precise quantities required at each stage of the mushrooms’ growth. This meticulous approach curtails water wastage and ensures that nutrients are absorbed optimally, without excess runoff or over-application. The combination of precise environmental control and efficient resource utilization has a profound impact on productivity.
Precise environmental control
High production efficiency
Year-round production
Resource conservation
Quality assurance
Easy operation and management
Precise environmental control
- Equipped with advanced sensors, it monitors temperature (within 0.1°C precision), humidity (80%-95% for fruiting), light intensity and CO₂ levels. Adjusts them precisely according to mushroom growth stages, like lower light in mycelium growth and higher in fruiting.
High production efficiency
- The multi-layered cultivation racks inside the container make full use of the vertical space. Each layer can be independently controlled for environmental conditions, allowing for a large number of mushroom bags or trays to be placed. For instance, a standard-sized intelligent mushroom container with five layers of racks can hold up to 5000 mushroom bags, which is several times more than traditional flat cultivation methods. The automated feeding and watering systems ensure that mushrooms receive the right amount of nutrients and moisture at the right time, reducing the time and labor required for manual operations. The precise environmental control also shortens the growth cycle of mushrooms.
Year-round production
- Regardless of external weather conditions such as extreme heat in summer or severe cold in winter, the intelligent control system of the container can adjust the internal environment. In summer, when the outside temperature reaches 35 degrees Celsius or more, the cooling system in the container can lower the temperature to the suitable range for mushroom growth. In winter, the heating system can maintain a warm environment. This ability to maintain stable growing conditions throughout the year enables continuous production of mushrooms, ensuring a steady supply to the market.
Resource conservation
- The compact design of the container minimizes the land area required for mushroom cultivation. Compared to traditional open-field or large greenhouse cultivation, it can save up to 80% of the land. The intelligent watering system uses sensors to detect the moisture content of the substrate, only watering when necessary and avoiding water wastage. The energy-efficient lighting and ventilation systems are designed to consume less electricity. For example, the LED lights used for illumination have a low power consumption and a long lifespan, and the ventilation system is optimized to ensure proper air exchange with minimal energy expenditure, reducing the overall energy consumption for mushroom cultivation by about 30% compared to traditional methods
Quality assurance
- By maintaining a stable and optimal growth environment, the quality of mushrooms is highly consistent. The precise control of temperature, humidity, and other factors reduces the occurrence of diseases and pests. For example, the proper humidity control prevents the growth of mold on the mushroom surface, and the stable temperature helps to maintain the firmness and texture of the mushrooms. The uniform growth conditions also ensure that the size, shape, and nutritional content of the mushrooms are relatively consistent. This high-quality and stable product quality makes the mushrooms more competitive in the market, meeting the standards and expectations of consumers and food processing industries.
Easy operation and management
- The container is equipped with a user-friendly intelligent control panel or a mobile application. Farmers can easily monitor the real-time environmental parameters and the growth status of mushrooms through their smartphones or tablets. They can also remotely adjust the settings of temperature, humidity, and other parameters. For example, if a farmer is away from the farm and notices that the temperature in the container is slightly too high through the mobile app, he can immediately lower the temperature setting. The system also has an alarm function that alerts the farmer in case of any abnormal conditions such as a power outage.
Product Specifications
| Product Specification | Details | Product Specification | Details |
| Heating Power | 6.0 kW | Energy Efficiency Rating | A++ |
| Refrigerant Type | R410A | Applicable Area | 50-150㎡ |
| Power Supply Voltage | 220V / 50Hz | Noise Level | ≤25 dB |
| Dual Inverter Technology | Supported | Smart Temperature Control | Supported |
| Remote Control | Mobile App Remote Control | Auto Defrost Function | Supported |
| Operating Temp Range | -15℃ to 45℃ | Weight | 40 kg |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 850mm x 300mm x 650mm | Installation Method | Ceiling / Wall Mounted |
Intelligent Mushroom Container Feature and Application：
Application:
Commercial Mushroom Farming:
Ideal for large-scale production of various mushroom types such as white button mushrooms, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms. The precise control and high efficiency enable farmers to meet market demands and increase profitability.
Research and Development
Captures and removes toxic fumes, including acidic vapors and particulates, produced during metal extraction and refining operations
Urban Agriculture
Suited for urban areas with limited space. Can be installed on rooftops or in abandoned industrial buildings to produce fresh mushrooms locally, reducing transportation costs and carbon footprint.
Food Processing Plants:
Used to control odors, vapors, and fumes released during food production, particularly in processes involving frying, drying, or fermentation.
Educational Purposes
In schools and agricultural training centers, it serves as a practical teaching tool to educate students and trainees about modern mushroom cultivation techniques, environmental control, and the importance of sustainable agriculture.
Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Production
Certain mushrooms have medicinal properties. The container can be used to cultivate these specialty mushrooms for extraction of bioactive compounds used in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.
Intelligent Mushroom Container Details
Working Principle:
The working principle of a Intelligent Mushroom Container involves a multi-step process to remove pollutants from exhaust gases The basic steps include:
Environmental Sensing
Equipped with sensors like temperature, humidity, light, and CO₂ sensors. They constantly monitor and convert physical signals to electrical ones, which are then sent to the central control unit in real-time. For example, the temperature sensor measures frequently and transmits data.
Intelligent Control
The central control unit (with a microprocessor or PLC) analyzes sensor data. Based on algorithms and setpoints, it decides if adjustments are needed. If too hot, it signals the cooling system; if too dry, activates the humidification system. It also regulates lighting according to the growth stage.
Nutrient & Water
There’s an automated system. The control unit monitors substrate moisture and nutrient levels. When moisture is low, the pump supplies water. Nutrient solution is prepared and stored, and the control unit injects the right amount based on mushroom needs.
Data Logging
All sensor data, including environmental, nutrient, water, and growth history, are logged and stored. This data can be retrieved for analysis to improve cultivation processes and understand mushroom growth better.
Efficiency and Performance:
The efficiency and performance of a intelligent mushroom container are characterized by it significantly shortens the growth cycle of mushrooms. Through precise environmental control, such as maintaining the ideal temperature range precisely and providing the right amount of humidity and light, mushrooms can grow faster. For example, some common mushroom varieties might have their growth cycle reduced by 20% – 30% compared to traditional cultivation methods. This means more harvests can be achieved in a given time period, increasing the overall output.
The performance in resource utilization is also outstanding. The accurate control of water and nutrient supply ensures minimal wastage. The water usage can be optimized by only watering when the substrate actually needs it, reducing water consumption by around 40% compared to less controlled systems. Similarly, the precise dosing of nutrients means that they are used more effectively by the mushrooms, rather than being lost or over-applied.
