CO₂ for Greenhouses

Plants use CO₂ as the primary carbon input for photosynthesis. Ambient atmospheric CO₂ sits at roughly 420 ppm, but most greenhouse crops reach their photosynthetic optimum at 800-1,200 ppm. Supplementing CO₂ to these levels accelerates growth, increases fruit size, and improves overall yield.

Research and commercial experience consistently show yield increases of 20-40% with proper CO₂ enrichment. For high-value crops — tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, herbs, and cannabis — the economics are compelling: the cost of CO₂ supplementation is a fraction of the incremental revenue from increased output.

The key is a reliable, clean source. Greenhouse CO₂ must be food-grade quality to avoid introducing contaminants that could affect plant health or end up in edible crops. CleanCycleCarbon produces FDA-registered CO₂ at 99.9% purity — exceeding greenhouse requirements.

CO₂ enrichment only works if the supply is consistent. Interruptions don't just reduce yield — they stress plants, disrupt growth cycles, and can compromise entire harvests. The 2022 CO₂ shortage forced some greenhouse operations to stop enrichment entirely.

CleanCycleCarbon produces CO₂ from captured industrial emissions — a different source than the ethanol plants and ammonia facilities that dominate traditional supply. Our facilities operate continuously, and we are building a geographically distributed network of domestic CO₂ production sites to serve regional markets.