How to Set Up a Commercial Grow Room?

To successfully operate an indoor grow facility, it's essential to have a space that supports your workflow. Today's market is more competitive than ever, but there are many ways you can set up your facility to help achieve your business goals. Below, we discuss some tips for practical commercial cannabis grow room designs.

Tips for Creating a Grow Facility Design

Facility design can make or break your plans for a cannabis-grow business. Poor planning can create costly (and sometimes insurmountable) challenges. While the specific needs of your cannabis business will influence your setup, the following aspects are important for any indoor grow business.

Compartmentalized Floor Plans

Your commercial grow room design plans must take into account the workflow of the entire space. You will most likely need a compartmentalized grow room setup. Not only does this make it easier to control the temperature and light for plants at different stages of growth, but it also allows you to quickly isolate plants if you experience any pest or mold outbreaks, limiting any associated downtime.

Climate Control

For indoor growers, an efficient HVAC system and dehumidifier are essential for the health of your cannabis plants. Consistent temperature, air circulation, and proper humidity levels directly impact plant growth. Therefore, environmental controls need to be properly sized, energy efficient, redundant, and easy to clean and service. Failure to do so can result in inconsistencies, mold and rot, and crop loss.

ZETA Series dehumidifiers produced by PREAIR will address all of these factors and more in your cannabis grow facility. Our grow room dehumidifiers are time-tested to deliver higher yields and potency while saving time and energy. That's why cannabis growers trust our ceiling-mounted remote-controlled dehumidifiers to provide a lasting return on their investment.

Air Filtration

A constantly running HVAC system circulates dust and other particles through the growing area. A proper filtration system helps control particles and odors. These systems improve air quality for the plants and limit odors from fertilizers, nutrients, and the plants themselves. Plus, it means a more comfortable work environment for your employees.

Lighting

Indoor commercial grow rooms rely on high-quality lighting. Whether you're using HID, Medal Halides, HPS, or LED lights, there are several factors to consider. When installing grow lights, you need to consider heat, intensity, and the distance between the lights and the plants.

Drying Racks

Last but not least, you need to consider where and how you'll manage the drying process. Choosing the right commercial drying rack can impact everything from your floor space and workflow to employee safety. If space is tight or you want to scale up your operation, you can triple your drying room's capacity with an overhead drying rack.