Abstract: The vortex tube mated to a hydroponic system creates an internal climate-controlled environment. The technical advantage is in providing a cost-effective climate control mechanism. By controlling the internal climate of the system, we can extend the grow season in a cost-effective way. Climate controlling large buildings is very costly and traditional greenhouses have little or no climate control. The commercial advantage is the ability to provide product in a counter cyclical manner to the commodities market. Meaning, traditional crops all come to the commodities market at the same time and cannot command a higher price. Providing product when it is normally not available or has to be imported, provides the best opportunity to command higher prices. This is key to the economic viability of the venture and provides benefit to the consumer.