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The efficiency and output of commercial agricultural as it exists today is greatly influenced by natural environmental conditions. Production under a controlled environment such as a Vegetable Factory concept may be considered to overcome these problems. The Modular Growing Component Salad Machine (MGCSM), which was built in 1992, has recently undergone major design changes. Use of red and blue LEDs are being considered to replace high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps. This modification can reduce mass, weight and energy consumption. If this growing system can be manufactured at an affordable cost to be used for profitable agricultural production on Earth for growing flavorful, pesticide free, healthier vegetables with minimal labor requirements.