Product varieties
Product Categories

Leafy Vegetables

Most popular category - fast growth

22 varieties

Harvest: 18-25 days

Fresh Herbs

High profit margin - continuous harvest

18 varieties

Harvest: 24 days

Medicinal Aromatics

Premium price - pharma/cosmetics

15 varieties

Harvest: 45-90 days

Fruiting Vegetables

Long-lived - high yield

12 varieties

Harvest: 60-90 days (then continuous)

Microgreens

Gourmet - ultra fast

20 varieties

Harvest: 7-14 days

Edible Flowers

Decorative - chef favorite

8 varieties

Harvest: 30-50 days

Fruits

Experimental - high demand

10 varieties

Harvest: 90-120 days

  1. Leafy Vegetables (22 Varieties)

Most popular category - the foundation of market and restaurant supply.

ProductHarvest TimeYield (kg/m²/year)Price (TL/kg)*Profit Margin
Lettuce (Iceberg)24 days9525Medium
Lettuce (Curly)20 days10030Medium
Lettuce (Romaine)24 days9035Medium-High
Lettuce (Batavia)24 days9532Medium
Lettuce (Butter)20 days10040High
Arugula18 days11045High
Cress18 days10540High
Spinach (Baby)25 days8550High
Red Chard28 days8055High
Purslane20 days9035Medium
Chicory30 days7060High
Turnip Greens15 days12030Medium
Pak Choi25 days8550High
Mustard Greens22 days9055High
Red Lettuce (Lollo Rosso)24 days9545High
Red Leaf Cabbage30 days7550High
Squash Blossom Leaf20 days10040Medium-High
Celery Leaf28 days8055High
Broccoli Sprouts18 days11080Very High
Turnip Leaf20 days9535Medium
Arugula (Exotic)20 days10070Very High
Endive32 days6565High

*Average wholesale prices (2024)


  • Lettuce (Iceberg): Safest - ideal for market supply
  • Arugula: High demand - HORECA (hotels, restaurants) favorite
  • Broccoli Sprouts: Most profitable - gourmet markets, 400% profit margin
  1. Fresh Herbs (18 Varieties)

Continuous harvest - regrows after cutting (3-6 month lifespan).

ProductHarvest TimeYield (kg/m²/year)Price (TL/kg)*Feature
Basil (Italian)30 days120120Most profitable - pizza/pasta
Basil (Thai)30 days115150Exotic - Asian cuisine
Parsley (Curly)28 days10035Essential - constant demand
Parsley (Flat)28 days10535Essential - constant demand
Mint25 days11060Tea/cocktails - summer season
Thyme (Fresh)35 days80100Medicinal + culinary
Rosemary40 days70110Premium - meat dishes
Dill25 days9550Essential - fish/yogurt
Basil (Purple)30 days110140Decorative - cocktail garnish
Sweet Basil28 days10580Pickling - traditional
Cilantro25 days10070Asian/Mexican cuisine
Tarragon35 days75120French cuisine - sauces
Fenugreek Leaf22 days11090Indian cuisine
Shiso (Japanese Basil)35 days85200Japanese cuisine - sushi
Lemon Thyme35 days80130Premium - fish/chicken
Culinary Lavender45 days60180Desserts/cocktails - luxury
Lemon Balm (Melissa)30 days90100Tea - calming
Fennel Leaf28 days9585Fish - Mediterranean cuisine

*Average wholesale prices (2024)


Strategic Recommendation:

  • 60% Basil (Italian): Highest demand + profit
  • 20% Parsley/Mint: Essential needs - low risk
  • 20% Exotic (Shiso, Tarragon): Premium - high price
  1. Medicinal Aromatic Plants (15 Varieties)

Premium market - pharmaceutical, cosmetic, dietary supplement sector.

ProductHarvest TimeYield (kg/m²/year)Price (TL/kg)*Application
Lavender (Medicinal)90 days40250Essential oil - cosmetics
Sage60 days55180Pharmaceutical - antioxidant
Lemon Balm45 days70150Tea - calming
Thyme (Medicinal)60 days50200Essential oil - antiseptic
Rosemary (Medicinal)75 days45220Memory enhancement
Stevia (Sweetener)90 days60300Sugar alternative - diabetes
Peppermint50 days80120Essential oil - digestion
Catnip55 days65180Pet products
Yarrow (Achillea)70 days50200Wound healing
St. John’s Wort80 days45280Depression - mood
German Chamomile65 days55160Tea - calming
Turmeric Leaf90 days40350Anti-inflammatory
Ginger Leaf85 days42320Tea - immunity
Aloe Vera120 days35400Cosmetics - skincare
Ashwagandha90 days38500Adaptogen - stress

*Average wholesale prices (2024) - Dried product prices are 50% higher


Commercial Opportunity:

  • Supply Agreement: 3-5 year fixed price with pharma/cosmetic firms
  • Organic Certification: 30-50% price increase
  • Drying/Processing: 2-3x value addition
  1. Fruiting Vegetables (12 Varieties)

Long-lived plants - continuous production for 6-12 months after first harvest.

ProductFirst HarvestYield (kg/m²/year)Price (TL/kg)*Note
Tomato (Cocktail)75 days12045Continuous harvest 8 months
Tomato (Cherry)70 days13050Most profitable tomato
Cucumber (Mini)60 days14040Fast growth
Pepper (Kapia)80 days10055Fresh + dried
Pepper (Long Green)75 days11050High local demand
Eggplant (White)85 days9060Premium - chef kitchen
Eggplant (Black)85 days9540Classic
Zucchini50 days15035Very fast - abundant
Pickling Cucumber45 days16030Food industry supply
Bush Bean60 days8070Premium - fresh green
Okra70 days7580Summer season - high price
Paprika80 days9590Gourmet - stuffing

*Average wholesale prices (2024)


Operational Strategy:

  • First 3 Months: Leafy vegetables (quick revenue)
  • Months 4-6: Fruiting vegetable planting (long-term)
  • Month 7+: Continuous harvest from both categories
  1. Microgreens (20 Varieties)

Gourmet market - ultra-fast production (7-14 days).

ProductHarvest TimeYield (kg/m²/month)Price (TL/kg)*Target Market
Micro Arugula10 days40200Fine dining - garnish
Micro Basil12 days35250Italian restaurants
Micro Mustard8 days50180Burgers - sandwiches
Micro Broccoli10 days38280Health cuisine
Micro Red Cabbage10 days40220Decorative - salad
Micro Pea14 days30300Sweet - gourmet
Micro Sunflower10 days42190Crunchy - sandwiches
Micro Lettuce9 days45160Essential - burgers
Micro Celery12 days32240Garnish - cocktails
Micro Cilantro11 days36210Asian cuisine
Micro Shiso14 days28400Japanese cuisine - premium
Micro Amaranth (Red)12 days34350Decorative - luxury
Micro Cress8 days48170Spicy - character
Micro Spinach10 days40200Smoothies - health
Micro Arugula (Red)10 days38220Premium - colorful
Micro Chard (Rainbow)12 days35280Colorful - decorative
Micro Onion10 days40180Flavor - garnish
Micro Radish8 days50190Spicy - fresh
Micro Basil (Purple)12 days33270Cocktails - garnish
Micro Chard11 days37230Colorful stems - decorative

*Average wholesale prices (2024) - 50-100 g packages


Market Potential:

  • Fine Dining Restaurants: 100-500 g/week (per restaurant)
  • Gourmet Markets: Retail packages (80-100 TL/50g)
  • Hotel Chains: Breakfast buffet - continuous supply
  1. Edible Flowers (8 Varieties)

Decorative + tasty - the new trend in chef cuisine.

ProductHarvest TimeYield (pcs/m²/month)Price (TL/pc)*Usage
Nasturtium40 days5003Salad - peppery flavor
Bougainvillea50 days3005Dessert garnish
Marigold45 days4004Colorant - salad
Lavender Flower60 days2008Dessert - cocktail - luxury
Edible Chrysanthemum55 days2506Asian cuisine - soup
Violet50 days3007Dessert decoration - candied
Chamomile Flower45 days3504Tea - garnish
Borage40 days4005Cocktails - blue flower

*Average wholesale prices (2024) - Fresh flowers


Commercial Use:

  • Fine Dining: Plate decoration (plating)
  • Weddings/Events: Cake decoration, cocktails
  • Gourmet Markets: Luxury salad mix
  • Cocktail Bars: Premium garnish
  1. Fruits (10 Varieties)

Experimental - high demand, requires technical expertise.

ProductFirst HarvestYield (kg/m²/year)Price (TL/kg)*Difficulty
Strawberry (Hydroponic)90 days80120Medium
Raspberry100 days60200High
Blackberry110 days55180High
Melon (Mini)85 days10080Medium
Watermelon (Mini)80 days11070Medium
Lemon (Meyer)120 days40150Very High
Kumquat120 days35200Very High
Banana (Dwarf)150 days30250Very High
Kiwi (Mini)120 days45180High
Passion Fruit100 days50300Very High

*Average wholesale prices (2024)


Recommendation:

  • Getting Started: Begin with strawberries (proven)
  • Advanced Level: Tropical fruits (technical support required)
  • Market: Gourmet markets, hotel chains

105+

Optimized product recipes

7-120

Harvest time day range

16x

Annual harvest count (lettuce)

400%

Highest profit margin (microgreens)

Product Selection Strategy

Starter Portfolio (First 6 Months)

Goal: Fast revenue + low risk

CategoryProductRatioWhy?
LeafyLettuce (Iceberg, Curly)40%Safest - market supply
LeafyArugula, Cress20%High profit - HORECA
HerbBasil (Italian), Parsley30%Continuous harvest - profitable
MicroMicro Arugula, Micro Basil10%Premium - quick revenue

Expected Revenue (1,656 m² - 6 months):

  • Lettuce: 63 tons x 25 TL = 1,575,000 TL
  • Arugula/Cress: 33 tons x 42 TL = 1,386,000 TL
  • Basil: 36 tons x 120 TL = 4,320,000 TL
  • Micro: 2.4 tons x 200 TL = 480,000 TL
  • Total: 7,761,000 TL (6 months)

Maturation Portfolio (Months 7-12)

Goal: Profit maximization + diversification

CategoryProductRatioWhy?
LeafyLettuce, Arugula, Spinach30%Core demand continues
HerbBasil, Shiso, Tarragon25%Premium price
FruitingTomato (Cherry), Cucumber25%Long-term - high yield
MedicinalLavender, Stevia15%Highest price
MicroVarious5%Gourmet market

Expected Revenue (1,656 m² - annual):

  • 14-18M TL/year (with diversification)

Premium Portfolio (Advanced)

Goal: Maximum profit - niche market

CategoryProductRatioWhy?
MedicinalLavender, Stevia, Ashwagandha40%Pharma/cosmetic supply
MicroExotic mix (Shiso, Amaranth)30%Fine dining - luxury
Edible FlowerLavender, Nasturtium20%Decorative - events
FruitStrawberry, Raspberry10%Experimental - learning

Expected Revenue (1,656 m² - annual):

  • 22-28M TL/year (with premium market)
Profitability Analysis by Product

Top 10 Most Profitable Products (Net Profit - TL/m²/year)

RankProductAnnual YieldSales RevenueCostNet ProfitROI
1Micro Shiso336 kg134,400 TL25,000 TL109,400 TL437%
2Basil (Italian)120 kg14,400 TL3,500 TL10,900 TL311%
3Lavender (Medicinal)40 kg10,000 TL2,800 TL7,200 TL257%
4Stevia60 kg18,000 TL4,200 TL13,800 TL329%
5Micro Amaranth408 kg142,800 TL30,000 TL112,800 TL376%
6Shiso (Fresh)85 kg17,000 TL3,800 TL13,200 TL347%
7Tomato (Cherry)130 kg6,500 TL2,200 TL4,300 TL195%
8Arugula110 kg4,950 TL1,800 TL3,150 TL175%
9Micro Purple Basil396 kg106,920 TL28,000 TL78,920 TL282%
10Passion Fruit50 kg15,000 TL5,500 TL9,500 TL173%

Safest Products (Low Risk - Guaranteed Sales)

  1. Lettuce (Iceberg): Market supply - constant demand
  2. Parsley: Essential herb - always sells
  3. Tomato (Cherry): HORECA favorite
  4. Basil: Pizza/pasta - high demand
  5. Arugula: Salad - guaranteed sales

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Frequently Asked Questions (Products)
Can I grow all products at the same time?

No, each product requires a different system:

Same System (Grow Together):
- Leafy vegetables + Fresh herbs (NFT system)
- Microgreens (separate rack system - 7-14 days)

Different System Required:
- Fruiting vegetables (DWC - deep water)
- Medicinal aromatics (long-lived - special nutrients)
- Fruits (soil-based substrate + special temperature)

Recommendation: In a 1,656 m² facility:
- 60% NFT (leafy + herbs)
- 25% DWC (fruiting vegetables)
- 15% Micro system

What should I do when I want to add a new product?

Technoponic Recipe Library:

Existing 105+ Products:
- Recipe loaded in system -- use directly
- Seed supplier information provided
- Video training (product-specific)

New Product (not in catalog):
1. Request from Technoponic
2. R&D team tests (2-3 month process)
3. If successful, recipe is shared
4. System updated (OTA update)

Cost: First 3 years all recipes free. After: 5,000 TL per new product (one-time).

Can I get organic certification?

Yes, but there are conditions:

Organic Criteria:
- Nutrient source: 100% organic (mineral fertilizer prohibited)
- Seeds: Organically certified
- Water: Municipal supply or tested well
- Disease/Pest: Only organic intervention (copper sulfate, neem oil)

Certification Process:
- Application: Organic farming authority (EKOTAR, IMO, BCS)
- Audit: 2 times/year (unannounced)
- Duration: 1 year "conversion", then full organic
- Cost: 15,000-25,000 TL/year (audit)

Price Increase: Product price increases 30-50% with organic certification.

Which products grow in winter months?

Closed system = 12 months production, but some products are easier:

Ideal for Winter (Prefers Low Temperature - 15-18C):
- Lettuce (all varieties)
- Spinach, Cress, Arugula
- Parsley, Cilantro
- Microgreens

Medium for Winter (18-22C Required):
- Basil (heating required)
- Tomatoes (yield drops 20%)
- Cucumbers

Difficult for Winter (22-28C Required - Costly):
- Peppers, Eggplant
- Tropical fruits
- Hot-climate medicinal plants

Strategy: Leafy-heavy in winter, fruiting vegetables in summer.

Where do seeds come from? Can we produce our own?

Seed Supply:

Technoponic Recommendation (Guaranteed):
- Tested varieties for each product
- High germination rate (95%+)
- Bulk purchase discount (Technoponic agreement)
- Suppliers: Turkey (May Tohum, Antalya Tohum and other local producers). For international clients, sourcing from regional suppliers near their location is available.

Own Seed Production:
- Possible but not recommended (hybrid varieties are sterile)
- Open-pollinated varieties: Lettuce, arugula (you can save seeds)
- Risk: Yield reduction, disease transmission

Cost: Annual seed expense ~100,000 TL (for 1,656 m²) -- 1-2% of total cost.

Which product generates the fastest revenue?

Speed + Profit combination:

1. Microgreens (7-14 days):
- Fastest harvest (10 days average)
- High price (180-400 TL/kg)
- 3 harvests per month -- fast cash flow
- Ideal: Start micro-heavy in first 3 months

2. Arugula/Cress (18 days):
- Very fast growth
- Medium-high price (40-45 TL/kg)
- Guaranteed sales (market + HORECA)

3. Basil (30 days - but continuous):
- First harvest 30 days
- Then cut/collect weekly (6 month lifespan)
- High price (120 TL/kg)

ROI Comparison:
- Micro: Investment returns in 3 months
- Arugula: 4 months
- Basil: 5 months (but total profit is higher)

How is product quality guaranteed?

Quality Control System:

1. Sensor Monitoring (Automatic):
- pH, EC continuously in ideal range
- No temperature/humidity deviation
- Light spectrum optimized
- Consistent quality guarantee

2. Visual Inspection (Daily):
- Leaf color (light green = nutrient deficiency)
- Growth rate (slowdown = problem)
- Disease detection (spots, rot)

3. Laboratory Testing (Monthly):
- Nitrate level (for health <200 ppm)
- Vitamin/Mineral content
- Heavy metal screening (water quality)

4. Harvest Standards:
- Optimal harvest point for each product (system alerts)
- Cold chain (harvest -- 2C cold room -- customer within 4 hours)
- Shelf life: Lettuce 14 days (market 7 days), micro 5 days

Guarantee: 100% refund on quality complaints (Technoponic covers first year).

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  • Products in demand in your region (market research)
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  • Maturity portfolio recommendation (maximum profit)
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  • Potential buyers list (markets, restaurants, etc.)

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