Leafy Green Cube - Freight Farms
The Leafy Green Machine (LGM)—often referenced in listings as the Leafy Green Cube—is a fully assembled, commercial-scale vertical hydroponic farming system built entirely inside a 20-foot shipping container. Manufactured by Freight Farms, it represents the company's foundational, first-generation farm model, which went through six iterations before paving the way for newer generations like the Greenery and Greenery S.
Designed to bypass regional climate constraints, the system optimizes controlled environment agriculture to grow fresh lettuces, herbs, and hearty greens anywhere in the world. Pre-owned units from specialized brokers like iGrowPreowned can occasionally be found on the secondary market for approximately $5,000 USD, depending on location and machine condition. In 2020, one sold for $18,000
📐 Physical & Structural Specifications
Container Shell: Built inside a standard 20-foot modular shipping container.
Footprint: Occupies roughly 320 square feet (approximately 20' L × 8' W × 9.5' H).
Insulation: Heavily insulated to protect crops against extreme ambient conditions, maintaining stable internal temperatures.
Power Requirements: Operates on a standard 240V 3-phase electrical connection.
🌱 Cultivation & Technology Specs
Hydroponic System: Utilizes a soil-free, closed-loop vertical design that delivers water and dissolved nutrients directly to grow plugs.
Water Efficiency: Highly sustainable, typically consuming only about 5 gallons of water per day by continuously recycling moisture.
Controlled Environment: Automatically regulates internal climate variables, carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels, and nutrient distribution.
Lighting: Equipped with full LED arrays engineered to mimic optimal sunlight cycles for uniform plant growth.
Smart Automation: Monitored and managed remotely via Freight Farms' proprietary farmhand® mobile app.
