Whether you grow marijuana for medical purposes, recreational reasons or both, there are many considerations when setting up your growing operation. The first is the configuration of the indoor grow room. Many residential growers convert a room in their residence. Others buy prefabricated grow tents that make set up times faster.
Plants
A growing operation, also known as a grow op or a grow room, is typically a commercial or residential space where marijuana plants are grown. A residential grow op may be retrofitted from a single room in the home or purchased as a prefabricated tent that houses all of the necessary components to support the cultivation of medicinal or recreational cannabis.
When a grower is in the early stages of establishing their grow op, it is important to take steps to ensure that it is safe and that the plant growth cycle will be successful. Inspectors often encounter a variety of issues related to marijuana grows that can help them identify defects in the homes they examine, including water damage from excessive humidity and the presence of mold.
Lighting
The lighting in a growing operation is more than simply placing plants in a room and turning on bright lights. Growing requires a large amount of electricity, which can be costly if not done correctly. Inspectors often find illegal electrical connections, including Romex wire connected to hooks that tap into utility lines before reaching the meter. 키성형
In order to achieve a certain goal, such as canopy density or energy efficiency, growers often work with a lighting company to design a custom grid before the lights are installed. This helps growers ensure that they are getting the proper amount of photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) on their plants.
Temperature
A grower’s temperature control can have a significant impact on the overall yield of his or her garden. Just as Goldilocks learned, finding the perfect growing temperature can take some trial and error.
However, it is important that growers document and analyze data in order to find the best temperatures for their gardens. Additionally, it is important that sensors are placed in close proximity to the plants to avoid interference from heating or cooling equipment.
Water
For indoor and greenhouse operations, water is the single most important resource. It’s essential that operators harvest, treat and store it well to avoid nutrient lockout, root rot and other problems.
Keen’s company uses tanks to capture and store rainwater and recaptured greenhouse condensate. This helps reduce water consumption and costs at his clients’ facilities.
Many growers don’t test their water or know what contaminants are in it. A professional can help a cultivator understand the water chemistry of their location, identify what pretreatment is needed and tailor solutions to fit their needs.
A good partner can also assist with facility design. This can ensure that a growing operation is energy, waste and water efficient.
Nutrients
Nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (N-P-K), are vital to a grow’s success. The best nutrient application methods depend on the crop, the soil and weather conditions. Soil testing can identify key nutrient needs to select the right fertilizer for the soil type and crop.
Plant tissue tests can also add insight. Selecting the right nutrients based on utilization needs, such as early uptake for seedlings and delayed uptake for mature plants, increases the availability of those nutrients to the crop and minimizes nutrient runoff. Nutrients can be delivered through injection to directly target a plant’s root zone. This increases uptake and efficiency. 필러성형
Smells
Cannabis plants release Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs, that give them their distinctive scent. When these VOCs enter the air, they can permeate a building and create strong smells.
Odors can be a big problem for marijuana growers, even in states where cultivation is legal. They might be required to control odors by local ordinances or simply want to avoid complaints from nearby residents and businesses.
At Benilde Hall, a rehab facility in Kansas City that helps men with drug and alcohol addictions, Ken Vick says the pot odor is making it difficult for his clients to enjoy their time outside. They have to wait at a bus stop across the street from the plant, and they can still smell it on a breezy day.