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Cannabis is becoming one of the most popular industries in legalized areas across the United States. Opportunities for entrepreneurs are abundant, and hopeful green-thumbs are flocking to the emerging market eager to meet its demands. In Northern California alone, high-quality marijuana continues to be one of its most sought-after exports.

As you venture into this lucrative cannabis-growing industry, an important step you will take is carefully crafting your commercial grow room design plans. Everything — from environmental controls to lighting — plays a critical role in the success of your plants. Teaming with the right experts can also make or break your business.

Let’s take a look at the five essentials that your commercial grow room design plans should include:

A Methodical Layout

It would be best to go into your design plans armed with well-thought-out ideas for ways to optimize your grow room for optimal yield. Do your research on the best layout required to meet your needs and help your plants thrive.

For instance, dividing your facility into separate, sealed rooms is a strategy often used in the cannabis industry. By doing so, you can control temperature, pests and workflows for each crop better. Also, if you have a problem — insects or mold, for example — you won’t risk losing your entire crop all at once.

You may also want to consider room for growth. It’s natural to want to start your business small, but if you’re successful and don’t have adequate space for storage or additional crops, it can hurt you in the long run. When it comes to indoor agriculture, every square inch counts. Consider using vertical farming methods to maximize your existing space and get the most out of your facility. 

A Team of Experts

Drawing up commercial grow room design plans is not a one-person job. It requires expertise and experience. Luckily, there are professionals out there who know exactly how to help. A cannabis cultivation consultant can offer valuable insight into the construction process and knows how to communicate the intricacies of the design to architects and engineers.

Simultaneously, hiring both an architect and a mechanical engineer who has previous experience working on a cannabis facility can be advantageous.

Environmental Controls

Regulating your room temperatures to create the ideal environment for your cannabis plants is one of the most critical steps you can take because if you don’t get it right, your crop will suffer. You will need an HVAC system that combats the heat from your lighting system, maintains humidity levels, and provides the perfect temperature for your plants.

Pest Control

The Cannabis Business Times reports that investing in pest control management can prevent financial losses in the long run. To determine a pest control strategy that’s right for you, you need to understand the specific local pest issues that affect your region.

The Right Technology

It’s crucial to incorporate the appropriate technology in your commercial grow room design plans. This technology may include irrigation and fertigation systems, air purification and dehumidifiers. If you’re more innovative, AI is playing a bigger role in cannabis cultivation.

Many necessities should be considered for your commercial grow room design plans. If you need help optimizing your new or existing cannabis grow room, please contact Systems & Space.