Science meets weather magic - How Aralab climate chambers allow plants to thrive all year round
Spring is here! It's sprouting, greening and blooming everywhere - at least outside. But why should researchers, laboratory teams or breeders wait for Mother Nature when you can simply simulate her? With Aralab's state-of-the-art climate chambers , you can bring spring into your research rooms - 365 days a year.
What actually makes spring so special for plants?
Plants love spring because it offers an all-round feel-good package:
- Milder temperatures
- Longer daylight phases
- Increasing humidity
- More CO₂ in the atmosphere
- Less stress due to extreme climate
In climate chambers from Aralab's FitoClima series, all these parameters can be controlled individually and precisely. This allows you to create the exact conditions under which plants thrive - regardless of the season or location.
Is that really possible - spring for every plant, every time?
Yes - in principle, any plant can be cultivated in a climate chamber , regardless of whether it's spring, midsummer or driving snow outside the door. BUT: The devil is in the detail.
What plants need - and what chambers can do:
| Environmental factor | Controllable in Aralab chambers? |
| Temperature | -5 °C to +45 °C (optionally extended) |
| Air humidity | 40 % to 95 % RH |
| Light intensity | up to >1,000 µmol/m²/s, incl. spectrally adjustable LEDs |
| CO₂ content | with optional CO₂ control system |
| Daylight cycles | Freely programmable |
| Air circulation | controlled & directed |
With these control options, exact climate scenarios can be created for almost any plant species - from arctic moss samples to tropical orchids.
Biodiversity in the chamber - what really works
Some examples of realistic applications:
| Plant type | Feasibility in climate chamber | Special features |
| Cress, lettuce, Arabidopsis | Very good | Fast cycles, space-saving |
| Tomato, basil, chili | Good | High light requirement, certain height |
| Orchid, cocoa, stevia | Sophisticated | Tropical climate, high humidity required |
| Hemp/Cannabis | Very good | Intensive light cycles, CO₂ supply |
| Ornamental plants/flowering plants | Good | Space & root depth limiting |
| Trees, woody plants | Restricted | Space & root depth limiting |
Particularly exciting: programmed seasonal cycles can even be used to simulate natural behavior (flowering time, dormancy, lignification).
Aralab BIO: High-end climate control technology for life sciences
The Aralab BIO series covers a wide range - from "reach-in" models (600 & 1200 liters) to modular "walk-in" climate chambers from 5 m³. It has been specially designed for applications in:
- Plant research
- Biotechnology
- Agricultural science
- Vertical farming
- In vitro breeding & microcultures
- Algae & Marine Biology
- Seed storage & germination tests
- Insect rearing (e.g. Drosophila)
with outstanding reproducibility, modularity and durability.
FITOCLIMA 600 & 1200 BIO
Compact, hands-on climate chambers with a wide climate range and precise control of all environmental parameters, enabling accurate and reproducible conditions over many years. Flexible configurations and numerous options meet almost all requirements for plant growth, tissue culture (in-vitro propagation), algae cultivation, seed storage or germination.
Most important technical features
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Temperature range
-5 °C to +45 °C
Extended temperature ranges available
Humidity range
40 % to 95 %
Extended humidity ranges available
Light intensities
up to 300, 600 or >1,000 µmol/m²/s
Various lighting options available - with different intensities and with a fixed or adjustable light spectrum
Dimensions
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FITOCLIMA 600
External dimensions (H x W x D) (mm): 1,980 x 745 x 950
Internal dimensions (H x W x D) (mm): 1,330 x 600 x 680
FITOCLIMA 1.200
External dimensions (H x W x D) (mm): 1,980 x 1,450 x 810
Internal dimensions (H x W x D) (mm): 1,330 x 1,320 x 680
The chambers can be equipped with 1 to 4 levels of shelves (depending on the light intensity), each with independent light control.
FITOCLIMA 'WALK-IN' ORGANIC
Modular chambers, starting from a volume of 5 m³ (surface area: 2.5 m²), offer unbeatable precision and reproducibility in the control of temperature, humidity, airflow, CO₂, light intensity or irrigation. Various internal design configurations allow Aralab's walk-in chambers to realize almost any application in research or plant growth.
Most important technical features
Open details
Temperature range:
-5 °C to +45 °C
Extended temperature ranges available
Humidity range:
40 % to 90 %
Extended humidity ranges available
Light intensities:
up to 250, 500 or >1,000 µmol/m²/s
Various illumination options available - with different intensities and with a fixed or adjustable light spectrum
Models and dimensions
Open details
PL/PLH models: Multi-level chambers with a central aisle and light-controlled shelves on both sides.
HP models: Single-level chambers with lighting on the ceiling - offer high light intensity, ideal for tall plants.
Technical highlights
| CO2 control | CO2 filter | Quantum light meter |
| HEPA filtration | Positive / negative pressure | Negative temperature ranges |
| FitoLog software package | Drying chambers | Vertical LED chamber |
| Energy e-meter | Biometric chamber access | Accessories for water treatment |
| Dew and fog simulation | Automatic stimulation | Ebb and flow tables |
| Hydroponic irrigation system | Aeration for algae and water cultures | LEDs with multiple spectral options |
From Arabidopsis chambers to LED walk-in systems for vertical farming - Aralab supplies solutions for complex biological requirements worldwide > Aralab showroom
What are the benefits? A real game changer for the practice!
For research & breeding:
- Standardized growth conditions
- Faster development cycles
- Comparability of results
- Stress simulation for resilience tests
For the industry:
- Plannable production - without weather risk
- Year-round supply of medicinal plants
- Sustainable & resource-conserving cultivation
Conclusion
Spring is no longer seasonal - it's programmable
With Aralab climate chambers, you define yourself when plants should germinate, grow or flower - completely independent of the season. This is not only technically fascinating, but also brings economic and ecological benefits. Whether for science, breeding or controlled production: Aralab makes the climate plannable - and spring a permanent state and you can configure your chamber yourself: Configure your chamber yourself.
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