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It’s easy for cultivators to focus on lighting and nutrients. But a well-planned HVAC system not only keeps plants growing comfortably, it helps protect against threats like downy mildew.
It can be tough to figure out what HVAC equipment is needed, and the range of options can leave growers feeling overwhelmed, says Nadia Sabeh, agricultural and mechanical engineer for consulting/engineering firm Guttmann & Blaevoet.
“There [are] so many systems, so many moving parts,” she says. “But what I find is that [cannabis growers] are just trying to grow, and get growing as soon as possible. These guys just want something that works.”
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