1. What is this item?

A hydroponic chamber is a soilless growing environment where plants grow in nutrient-rich water solutions instead of soil. It’s all about roots chilling in water, getting fed 24x7, and growing like Formula-1 racers! 🏎️🌱

Common systems inside a chamber:

• Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) channels

• Deep Water Culture (DWC) beds

• Drip-fed Cocopeat setups

• Vertical tower gardens

The chamber protects from dust, pests, weather swings, and keeps growth rates supersonic compared to open fields.

2. How is the Quantity Estimated?

• Based on plant types (lettuce, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, herbs, etc.)

• Projected daily output needed (in kg or bunches)

• Available investment capacity for setup

• Space needed per plant (usually 8–12 plants per sq ft in NFT)

📏 Quick Formula:

If you want to produce around 30–40 kg leafy greens per month, you'll need roughly 300–400 sq ft chamber space.

3. What are the Cost Components?

• Structure (GI frame, polycarbonate/toughened UV sheets, ventilation)

• Hydroponic growing system (NFT channels / DWC beds / drip cocopeat setups)

• Water reservoir + Nutrient tanks

• Irrigation pumps + motors

• pH and EC meters (to monitor nutrient solution)

• Climate control (exhaust fans, shade nets, sometimes misting)

• Seeds, nutrients, and growing media (like rockwool, cocopeat, clay balls)

🌟 Optional Add-ons:

• IoT monitoring system

• Solar powered nutrient pumps

• AI-based nutrient dosing (for future super-farms)

4. What are the Going Rates & Unit Cost?

Component Approximate Cost (₹)

Basic Hydroponic Setup ₹800–₹1,200 per sq ft

Mid-range Semi-Auto Setup ₹1,500–₹2,000 per sq ft

Fully Automated Chamber (climate+nutrients) ₹2,500–₹3,500 per sq ft

💵 Example:

• Basic 500 sq ft hydroponic unit = ₹4 lakh–₹6 lakh

• Fully loaded commercial 1000 sq ft system = ₹18 lakh–₹30 lakh