VeggiWell boosts lettuce yields 4x using Bluelab IntelliDose, achieving stable pH/EC, 90% less water use, and smarter, remote-controlled farming
VeggiWell background
In operation since: 2013, with the first sowing in 2019
Location: Guatemala
Customer base: Restaurants and now available in selected stores
Automation: Bluelab IntelliDose and IntelliLink
Crops: Five varieties of lettuce
Website: veggiwell.com
VeggiWell is a hydroponic farming company based in Guatemala, dedicated to producing premium-quality lettuce using sustainable practices. Since their first sowing in 2019, they have adopted nutrient film technique (NFT) systems to grow five varieties of lettuce in a controlled environment that minimizes risk and maximizes efficiency.
Their system has proven to be highly effective, reducing water consumption by 90%, decreasing contamination, and increasing yields by up to 4 times compared to traditional agriculture.
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Challenge
As VeggiWell scaled their production, they faced a key challenge: maintaining stable pH and EC levels across their NFT systems while reducing the manual effort required for monitoring and dosing. Unstable nutrient levels can stress plants, lower quality, and impact yields, all critical factors for a farm supplying to high-end restaurants and stores.
The team needed an automated, reliable, and easy-to-use solution that would help streamline their operations while delivering precise control over crop nutrition.
Solution: Bluelab IntelliDose and Bluelab IntelliLink
VeggiWell implemented the Bluelab IntelliDose Controller system in combination with the Bluelab IntelliLink. This integrated setup now forms the core of their nutrient and pH management strategy.
Key Benefits
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Automation made simple: Bluelab IntelliDose provides reliable, accurate control of EC and pH levels, automatically doses nutrients, and maintains consistency.
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Remote access: With Bluelab IntelliLink, the team can monitor tank data in real time from anywhere, using any internet-connected device.
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Data visibility: Historical data on nutrient behavior helps the team analyze trends and improve decisions over time.
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Enhanced crop stability: Since switching to Bluelab systems, VeggiWell has maintained unmatched consistency in nutrient delivery.
Grower Testimonial
“Six months ago, I started using the Bluelab IntelliDose system, and it has simplified my work. Thanks to IntelliLink, I now have access to historical data on the pH and EC behavior of my tanks, and I can check real-time measurements from anywhere with an internet connection.
The readings are accurate, the interface is user-friendly, and my EC and pH levels have never been this stable. I recommend the Bluelab IntelliDose and IntelliLink systems to anyone growing with NFT, whether whether at an industrial level or at a beginner level.”
— Diego Arenales, Production Manager, VeggiWell
Results
By integrating Bluelab IntelliDose and IntelliLink into their daily operations, VeggiWell has achieved:
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A 4x increase in lettuce yields
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90% reduction in water usage
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Greater stability in EC and pH levels
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Decreased manual labor for nutrient management
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Improved crop quality and lower contamination risks
VeggiWell is a model for what’s possible in sustainable, high-yield hydroponic farming. With the Bluelab IntelliDose and IntelliLink, they have turned precision nutrient delivery into a competitive advantage, enabling cleaner systems, healthier plants, and a thriving operation that feeds both restaurants and local communities.
Bluelab is proud to support growers like VeggiWell in shaping the future of food production.
Featured products:
Bluelab IntelliDose Controller
Bluelab IntelliLink
