Combining a deep interest for agriculture and an entrepreneurial spirit, Brian and Roberta Bain founded Ecobain Gardens in 2013 and currently sell freshly harvested greens to markets, cafes and restaurants in Saskatoon.
Growing fresh
greens and herbs
indoors
Ecobain Gardens
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Combining a deep interest for agriculture and an entrepreneurial spirit, Brian and Roberta Bain founded Ecobain Gardens in 2013 and currently sell freshly harvested greens to markets, cafes and restaurants in Saskatoon.
- Brian Bain, Founder and CEO, Ecobain Gardens
Bain identified an opportunity to provide local markets with locally-grown, nutrient-rich leafy greens, microgreens and herbs. A self-described geek when it comes to anything involving plants or hydroponics, Bain ambitiously moved forward on his vision to bring sustainable agriculture to the local Saskatoon community.
After evaluating several lighting options, Bain settled on Philips GreenPower LED production modules, which proved to be the right investment:
In addition, Paul Boers Ltd., the Philips Horti Partner supporting the Ecobain project, worked with Philips and SaskPower to define a rebate structure, which resulted in a rebate of more than $70,000 Canadian dollars.
LED lighting for multi-layer cultivation in growing environments with little or no daylight. The Philips LED production module offers significant energy savings compared to comparable grow lights and due to minimal radiative heat, the production module allows for more economical use of growing space.
Growing together
to ensure success
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Philips LEDs allow us to create consistent quality locally, using only a fraction of the water and electricity compared to fluorescent lighting
Creating a recipe for growth for indoor farming
At the Philips GrowWise Center we focus on making indoor farming successful. Founded in 2015 to prove the concept of indoor farming, GrowWise has since grown into a research power house.
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