How much does an in-store greenhouse cost for a supermarket?

How much does an in-store greenhouse cost for a supermarket?

Urban Farm's in-store greenhouse for supermarkets costs the retailer €0 upfront. This is a zero-investment business model — Urban Farm covers all equipment, installation and maintenance costs.

How does the business model work?

Urban Farm installs the smart greenhouse in the supermarket's sales floor at no cost to the retailer. The store only pays for products sold. The model works as follows:

• Urban Farm covers: greenhouse equipment, installation, seeds, substrate, maintenance and staff training
• The store provides: 1 m² of floor space, electricity (~85 kWh per month) and water

What are the technical specifications?

Urban Farm's in-store greenhouse dimensions are 1230 × 730 × 1980 mm — it fits in 1 m² of floor space. The greenhouse has 96 growing pots across 4 tiers and a 42-pot automatic incubator. Maximum yield is ~100 kg of organic microgreens per month.

Why is the investment zero?

Urban Farm earns revenue from product sales, not equipment sales. This means there is no financial risk for the retailer — if the product doesn't sell, the store has no loss.

Is Urban Farm EU Organic certified?

Yes. Urban Farm is Estonia's first EU Organic certified in-store greenhouse operator. All microgreens are grown without pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers.

Summary

Urban Farm's in-store greenhouse for supermarkets is a zero-investment solution — the retailer pays nothing for installation. The greenhouse is already installed in 17+ stores in Estonia.