1. Canopy trail

Do: Know your canopy footprint

If you are considering starting your own grow room for the first time, you will need to find out what space is available. Do you have enough vegetable space to fertilize your flower room? Can you achieve your production goals? The size of most equipment in your grow room is based on canopy footprint per space, while your growing KPI is also based on canopy footprint. By using a mobile vertical grow rack system, you can get less space without sacrificing quality.

Don't: Just think about the number of plants

Although the number of plants is significant, it can vary. The canopy footprint (or total bench area) will never change; it's permanent. You can start thinking about the footprint of the canopy instead of the number of plants or how many kilograms of light.

2. Utilities

Do: Make sure you have the right utility infrastructure to support your building

Providing adequate utility infrastructure to support your building will help avoid delays with proper planning. If you require suitable utility infrastructure, contact your local utility company to estimate the timing and cost of upgrading utility services for your facility. You should write it down as this can be one of the most common delays in a new build!

Don't: Assume

Assuming your new property has enough electricity, gas and water to run your multi-tiered growth facility, that's only going to cause delays. Your building will likely need the right utilities to support your new facility. make predictions! Forecasting before purchasing a new property can help you estimate energy consumption and start the utility upgrade process more quickly. Up-to-date calculations ensure a limited delay for your new grow room.

3. Budget

Do: Budget is reasonable

Growing facilities can be expensive, especially if you are new to the industry. Investing in the right technology (High CapEx) results in lower operating costs (OpEx). Lower production costs mean you stay competitive as a growing business in a crowded market. Investing in vertical farming can also have a higher upfront cost. However, this higher initial cost compared to one-step cultivation sets you up for success with lower production costs over the life of your facility.

Don't: Take shortcuts on your buildings

Growers will forever sacrifice yield, quality, consistency, and efficiency. To survive in today's indoor cannabis market, you need to invest in efficient technology and lower your cost per pound. The right factory design and budget can ensure you stay competitive for years to come.

4. Multi-Tier Growing

Do: Consider multi-level

Now is the time to switch to vertical farming, especially in multi-tiered facilities. Multi-layer vertical farms can greatly increase production capacity, and use square and cubic frames. This is generally a more efficient indoor growing strategy and comes with a fixed cost. Before you dive into vertical farming at various levels, you should learn about the vertical cannabis growing system!

Don't: Accept that graded cultivation is very expensive

Investing in multiple tiers can mean higher initial costs to get started. However, the ability to manufacture more products in a smaller total area is inherently more efficient and cost-effective.

5. Working With the Right Team

Do: Assemble the right team

Hire an experienced cultivator! Hire consultants, architects, engineers and contractors with experience designing and building indoor planting facilities. Establishing a houseplant environment requires unique considerations that even the most experienced professionals may overlook.

Contact GrowSpec team if you are considering a team to help you invest in vertical farming! growspec-inc.com

Don't: Take the less expensive route when renting

"You get what you pay for" isn't a phrase for some reason. Don't assume that you will automatically make large amounts of money in the first place. Payback on your investment will take time, and hiring the right team early will help you realize those gains more quickly. Investing in the right team pays off in the long run!