Soli Organic
Crop: Herbs and leafy greens
Solution: Automation for Indoor Biofarms
Location: Seven growing facilities around the US
Vertical Farming
Incorporating automation, advanced HVAC and irrigation systems, and specialised software
Vertical Farming Projects
Vertical farming is a form of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) in which crops are grown year-round in stacked layers under controlled conditions. Bosman Van Zaal designs and delivers complete vertical farming projects using hydroponic or aeroponic growing methods. We integrate cultivation systems, automation and robotics, HVAC, irrigation, LED lighting, logistics and software into one coordinated solution. Each system is tailored to the crop, facility and production goals, enabling consistent quality and efficient use of space, water and labour. With over 30 years of indoor farming experience, we support CEA projects worldwide from engineering to installation and commissioning.
Vertical Farming Automation
Automation is essential for consistent, hygienic and traceable production in vertical farming. Bosman Van Zaal integrates automated cultivation systems, robotics, internal logistics and tracking and tracing software to control crop movement from cultivation to processing. These solutions reduce manual handling, improve process reliability and support uniform production under controlled growing conditions. Each automation concept is tailored to the crop, workflow and required hygiene level, including food-grade and pharma-grade applications for fresh produce, research, medicines and cosmetics
Integrated HVAC and Irrigation
Effective climate and water management are essential for stable crop production in vertical farming. Bosman Van Zaal designs integrated HVAC, dehumidification, irrigation and fertigation systems based on the crop, facility, heat load and production targets. By coordinating temperature, humidity, airflow, CO₂, water and nutrients, we create uniform growing conditions across every cultivation layer. This crop-specific approach supports consistent crop quality while improving energy and water efficiency.
Vertical Farming Software and Data
Specialised vertical farming software brings machine operations, climate, irrigation and crop data together in one platform. Bosman Van Zaal integrates monitoring, analysis, predictive insights and tracking and tracing to provide real-time control over the growing process. These data-driven solutions help optimise crop strategies, improve consistency and identify deviations early. They are suitable for high-hygiene applications such as ready-to-eat vegetables, pharmaceutical crops, medicinal cannabis, plant-based vaccines and research, and can be engineered to meet food-grade and pharma-grade requirements.
Vertical Farming Reference Projects
GrowUp Farms
Crop: Salad
Solution: Turnkey Vertical Farm
Location: Kent, United Kingdom
Spisa Smaker AB
Crop: Herbs
Type: Vertical Farming & Robotics
Location: Paarp, Sweden
Vertical Farming whitepapers
With over 30 years of experience in indoor farming, Bosman Van Zaal understands the key questions behind successful vertical farming projects. Our whitepapers provide practical insights into the opportunities, technologies and considerations involved, from automation and climate control to irrigation, software and operational efficiency.
Vertical Farming Installations
Cultivating lettuce and herbs with automated Cultivation Systems
Rolling Bench Systems for semi or fully automated transport of plants during the cultivation process.
Rolling Bench System
Rolling Bench Systems for semi or fully automated transport of plants during the cultivation process.
Vertical Farm Racking Systems
Racking systems for growing plants on vertically stacked layers
Automation & Robotics
Equipment to automate the complete process from sowing to harvesting and packing
HVAC Systems
Growing is a matter of creating the best climate conditions. An ideal mix of heating, cooling, circulation and automation results in a better, stronger, and healthier crop and higher yields at lower costs.
Dehumidification
Dehumidification is the steering tool to improve cultivation, avoid diseases and at the same time achieve large energy savings.
Our Vertical Farming Experts
Looking for the right solution for your vertical farming project?
Jacob Boxhoorn and Edwin Snabel are ready to discuss your crop, facility and production goals.