Prepare the run
Set up the reactor and starter inputs with a production schedule linked to the intended application.
The system
Local production,
from input to application.
See how the cartridge and reactor work together, what operating the system involves, and how growers could produce or purchase locally.
How it works
A cartridge, a reusable reactor, and a local point of production.
The system is designed to grow microorganisms from a starter cartridge in a reusable reactor, then deliver the liquid through suitable farm equipment.
Illustrated system overview.
1. Start with a compact cartridge
The mesh cartridge holds the starter bacteria and growth media—the material that supports their growth. Each cycle also includes a separate feed pack, added partway through the run.
2. Grow in a reusable reactor
The reactor is designed to help the bacteria grow on the material inside the cartridge, multiply, and move through the mesh into the surrounding liquid. The feed pack supplies carbon, a food source that supports their continued growth.
3. Deliver through farm equipment
The liquid carries the microorganisms to the application site through a suitable irrigation system. It could also be transferred into mixing tanks for smaller or mobile setups. Pilot planning will establish equipment fit and application requirements.
Picture the working routine
What would running a Good Growth reactor involve?
The operator prepares the run, checks progress, adds the feed pack partway through, and handles application and cleaning. Here is the current planning baseline.
Planning estimates to be checked during pilots. Setup and cleaning are additional to daily checks; cleaning time is still being established.
Check and support
Check the run and add the included feed pack partway through. The equipment still needs regular operator attention.
Apply and reset
Plan handling and delivery through suitable equipment, then clean and prepare the system for another cycle.
What support would I have?
Before a trial, we’ll walk through setup, the checks to make during a run, and when to add the feed pack. We’ll agree on who looks after the system and how to reach us for help. Cleaning between cycles is part of the routine; we’re still establishing how long that takes.
How would Good Growth fit my irrigation or spraying equipment?
The design goal is flexibility across farm setups. Depending on the site, the liquid could be fed into a larger irrigation system using a suitable pump and hose, or transferred into mixing tanks for smaller, modular, or mobile systems. We’re also exploring compatible spraying methods. We would review filtration, delivery, handling, and application requirements with you before a trial; compatibility is still being evaluated.
What if I prefer to buy from a local producer?
A nearby retailer, co-op, or local producer could operate the reactor. You would purchase the output without managing production equipment yourself. You can register purchasing interest now to help us identify regional demand; local availability is still being developed.
Equipment and space
What you would need on site.
- Space for the complete system
- Plan for the reactor, control box, and pump together in one area: an estimated equipment footprint of about 4½ ft wide × 3 ft deep, plus room to operate and clean the system. The reactor is approximately 36 inches tall and 27¼ inches across, including the transducers.
- Working volume and output
- Approximately 50 gallons of working volume and liquid output per cycle. Application amounts will depend on measured output and the agreed trial plan.
- Water and power
- Access to municipal water and a standard wall outlet. A GFCI-protected cord is included; site setup and water preparation are reviewed before use.
The footprint is a planning estimate for a side-by-side equipment layout; working clearance is additional. We’ll review the arrangement with you before setup.
Want to go a little deeper?
Explore production timing, irrigation integration, quality, and participation in our frequently asked questions.