ThermaRoot

ThermaRoot™ is a first-of-its-kind root-zone climate control system built for commercial greenhouses. Unlike conventional heating and cooling methods that target air temperature, ThermaRoot™ delivers heat or cooling directly at the root zone—where plant health, growth rate, and disease resistance are most affected.
The modular panels retrofit onto existing gutter systems and connect to hydronic, geo-exchange, or chilled-water loops. This reduces energy waste, improves crop uniformity, and can boost yields by 6–8%. The system also pairs with ‘GroSens,’ an optional add-on that streams root-zone data to greenhouse control platforms for predictive management and AI-driven optimization.

ThermaRoot Advantages

Yield & Plant Health

Stabilizes root-zone temperatures
Increases crop uniformity
Reduces stress during extreme weather
Supports 6–8% yield improvement (based on trials)

Disease Reduction

Lowers risk of pythium, fusarium, and other root-borne pathogens
Keeps substrate drier and better oxygenated
Prevents temperature swings that trigger disease pressure

Energy Efficiency

Heats/cools only the root zone
Reduces full-house HVAC demand
Works with geothermal, hot water, or chilled loops
Cuts fuel and utility costs

Integration Ready

Fits open style gutters
Connects to existing boiler/chiller systems
Optional Smart module links to climate controls (Hoogendoorn, Priva)

Case Studies

From retrofits to new builds—discover measurable gains in yield, energy, and plant health.

Green Search Inc.

Case Study: GreenSearch Inc.

Location: Leamington, Ontario
Crop: Peppers (trial environment)
System Type: Retrofit onto existing gutter infrastructure
Objective: Stabilize root-zone temperatures and assess impact on plant stress, disease, and energy use

✅ Project Overview

GreenSearch Inc., a greenhouse research and trial facility, partnered with Stratus to evaluate the performance of ThermaRoot™ in a controlled environment. The goal was to test the panel system on standard gutters and monitor improvements in root-zone temperature, climate efficiency, and plant health.

✅ Installation Details

Installed on existing suspended gutter system
Connected to hot water loop via manifold system
No structural changes required
Installation completed without production disruption
Root-zone sensors used for continuous monitoring

✅ Early Findings (Pilot Phase)

Temperature Stability: Root-zone fluctuations reduced by up to 5–6°C vs. control rows
Plant Stress Reduction: Lower wilting and faster recovery after extreme weather swings
Energy Efficiency: Reduced reliance on overhead heating
Pathogen Risk: Lower observed susceptibility to pythium/fusarium triggers
Integration Ready: Compatible with future API connection to climate controls

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