Pluck'd

The new Pluck'd greenhouse project in Carroll County, Virginia will feature two greenhouse blocks complete with biomass-fired heating, including advanced carbon capture system and packaging space. LED lighting, an intelligent climate computer using predictive algorithms and automated irrigation systems will also be fitted by Dalsem, in what is the first of a planned three-phase development. With an estimated annual production of over 45 million pounds of tomatoes for distribution to major US. retailers across the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest, this greenhouse aims to set a new standard for sustainable agriculture in the region. With a focus on complex integrated technology and efficiency, Dalsem specializes in designing and building large-scale greenhouses which optimize growing conditions and increase crop yields while using less energy.

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"We are thrilled to start the greenhouse project in Virginia, as a trusted partner of Oasthouse Ventures" said Frank van der Gelt, CEO of Dalsem. “This showcases our ability to lead large-scale innovative Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts for fresh produce in the US. We believe this project will have a positive impact on the US food market and the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry as a whole.”

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Oasthouse Ventures, a leading sustainable business development firm specialising in low-carbon greenhouses, awarded Dalsem the 65-acre greenhouse project which is due to start growing tomatoes in 2026. Prioritising sustainability, Oasthouse Ventures plans to source more than 28,000 tonnes annually of Virginia-grown waste residual Biomass from local suppliers to run biomass-fired heating for the greenhouses.