November 20, 2023
According to Cannabis Business Times’ 2022 “State of the Cannabis Lighting Market Report,” more than a third of growers use vertical rack systems in vegetation (37%) and more than a quarter in flowering (26%), up 6% and 13%, respectively, from 2017. As cultivators are pressured to lower costs of production and get more out of their existing assets, vertical cultivation has become an increasingly intriguing option. This session will walk attendees through the key considerations, common challenges and best practices for building and operating vertical grows, from determining the number of tiers ideal for your goals and space; vertical cultivation’s impact on genetic selection, lighting, HVAC and additional environmental needs; labor and other equipment requirements and more. And, industry experts will weigh the costs of lighting and HVAC for vertical tiers (and how those vary with vertical tiers) vs. the increase in crop production to ensure a positive return on investment.
MODERATOR: Jerry Kieran, Co-Founder, Clarity Gardens
SPEAKER: Brent Barnes, Co-Founder and VP of Breeding and Cultivation, Claybourne Co.
SPEAKER: Phil NilesExecutive Vice President, GreenSeal Cannabis Co.