Passive CO2

What Does Passive CO2 Mean?

Passive CO₂ as the name suggests has to do with carbon dioxide in plants, particularly in an enclosed environment. Passive CO₂ enables photosynthesis by penetrating through the leaf pores. The concentration of carbon dioxide in the growing environment greatly affects the growth of a plant, desired levels of passive CO₂ helps plant growth, while lack thereof can be a plant growth deterrent.

Maximum Yield Explains Passive CO2

Since carbon dioxide is a crucial part of photosynthesis in farming, passive CO₂ is used to increase CO₂ supplementation and consequently increase the yield of plants in a controlled environment farm. Passive CO₂ is a favored supplement CO₂ in indoor farms due to its affordability and return on investment. It is a budget-friendly and less-heat generating way to provide plants with a higher amount of carbon dioxide than what is generally present in an indoor environment. Passive CO₂ can be found in the form of fungus in bags or sheets of fabric.

CO₂ enrichment, triggered by passive CO₂ , can increase the production of plants and make indoor farms more efficient. Passive CO₂ catalyst products release CO₂ slowly into the environment and ensure plants are able to acclimatize with the change. There are commercial and DIY passive CO₂ options available. But, the DIY options (involving things like dry ice, baking soda, vinegar etc.) are not as effective or efficient.