Growing any type of crop in an indoor environment is not as easy as it may seem. To some, the ability to control the temperature, moisture, and even exposure to UV light for growing should make indoor crops much easier to grow than outdoor crops.
Planning is Crucial
However, this is not the case. This is particularly true with the indoor growth of cannabis in large or small cultivation facilities. Cannabis plants need very specific growth conditions, and they can be prone to disease, fungus, and molds that can destroy a crop or dramatically reduce the quality and quantity of the harvest.
Correct indoor cultivation facility design is a critical part of the process. Unfortunately, many startup operations rush through this process or work with designers who lack expertise in cannabis production.
Hire Specialists
Hiring specialists in indoor cultivation facility design helps to avoid costly mistakes and oversights. These companies have the experience needed to design the facility to include:
- Ventilation – it is essential to provide the correct ventilation in addition to temperature control systems. This is effective in managing humidity at different stages of plant growth.
- Redundancies – a failure in the HVAC system or in the electrical system can result in the loss of an entire crop if it happens at a critical growth stage and is not corrected. Even being off a few degrees can result in reduced productivity. Having redundancies and systems designed for optimal performance is necessary for success.
- Working to your budget – working with experts in indoor cultivation facility design ensures they understand your budget and create the right system based on those numbers.
- Hiring consultants to manage facility design for any cannabis grow operation is time and money well spent in the early stages of development.
