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MJBizDaily Buyers Guide Cannabis Greenhouse Components
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CHOOSING A GREENHOUSE STRUCTURE AND LOCATION
Producers should start by asking what they want in a greenhouse, said Derek Smith, executive director of the
Resource Innovation Institute, a non-profit organization working to promote efficiency in resource-intensive
agricultural sectors like cannabis.
Greenhouses can be built from many different materials. For example, polyethylene-covered hoop houses
with roll-up sides are relatively inexpensive and straightforward compared to large glass or polycarbonate
facilities using sophisticated environmental controls.
" In other words, how much of a controlled environment is it? There's a huge difference between a hoop
house and a state-of-the-art, fully sealed, highly automated greenhouse that is, to some degree, operating
like an indoor environment but with sunlight, " Smith said.
A cannabis greenhouse buyer's checklist
What to Know and What to Ask
Before purchasing anything (including
land) ask:
F What are the goals of my cannabis
business? Is quality or quantity more
important?
F How much volume is needed to meet
business goals?
F How many plants will we grow in each
greenhouse zone?
F What are my plans to scale the
business?
F What will the company ultimately
need for infrastructure?
F How will we access needed electricity
and water?
F What state and local zoning and
permitting regulations will affect the
proposed operation?
F What are the chances the site will
not be approved and what is our
contingency plan?
F Will my marijuana production license
include deadlines to get the build
completed?
F What is the water quality at the site?
F What are the light levels at the site?
F What outside temperature extremes
should be built into my plans?
F How can labor costs be reduced
through greenhouse design, workflow
and choice of components?
F Does the builder have an engineer
that specializes in greenhouses for
cannabis growers, along with a proven
track record?
Ask cannabis greenhouse and component
manufacturers:
F Have they worked with cannabis
growers?
F How long is the design and build
process?
F What kind of information and support
do they provide?
F What can be done in advance to avoid
delays in the design and build process?
F What information do they need from
the beginning?
F Can their equipment be integrated
with other systems in the greenhouse?
Don't be afraid to:
F Get multiple quotes.
F Talk to fellow growers, especially in
your chosen location.
F Visit manufacturers and operating
greenhouses.
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