Recommended Greenhouse Model Internal light deprivation
Light Deprivation Greenhouse Tips for Massachusetts
Highest recommendation for NY
Internal light dep
Greenhouse Recommended
Dehumidifiers Necessary
Lighting Recommended
Indoor Situational
Outdoor Not advised
Massachusetts Specifics
How much flowering canopy can I grow in Massachusetts?
An approved adult us cultivator in Massachusetts can grow either outdoor, in greenhouses, or indoors. Cultivation tiers range from up to 5000 sq. ft. (tier 1) to 100,000 sq. ft. (tier 11). There is one thing to keep in mind. If a cultivator does not sell more the 70% of the product it grows, the commission may relegate the licensee to a lower canopy tier. This will help keep the market strong and limit the over production that's seen in states like Oregon and California.
Can I use artificial lighting with my adult use cultivation license?
Yes, lights may be used in the vegetative growth stage with both licenses types, but you must have an indoor license to use lights during flower. To limit light pollution in a greenhouse with artificial lighting and maintain a "dark sky" the greenhouse should be outfitted with a light deprivation system.
Can I grow year round in Massachusetts?
Cultivating adult use products in Massachusetts year round can be easily achieved in an indoor setting but in a greenhouse it will be challenging without the use of artificial lighting during the winter months. Aside from lighting concerns, you'll need to run large greenhouse heaters. A 30'x100' greenhouse should put out at least 400,000 btus. Hortitech's internal roll to peak light deprivation greenhouse is the most insulated greenhouse on the market and can offset heating bills, giving the cultivator a leg up on its peers.
Fighting humidity and mold in greenhouses
Cultivators in Massachusetts and the rest of the East Coast will face much greater struggles fighting humidity and the mold associated than any other legal states like California, Oregon, and Colorado where outdoor cultivation is standard practice. Using a combination of overhead dehumidifiers and air purification systems will help dramatically. However, its tough to size the units correctly because of the rapid air exchanges that occur in greenhouses. We size our fans to exchange the whole volume of air in the greenhouse every minute when the suns out. This means that the only time the dh's and air purifiers can really catch up is a at night.
Do I need an evaporative cooling system aka wet wall in Massachusetts?
Unfortunately, evaporative cooling systems work far better in desert climates vs humid environments. Since the reaction works by running dry/hot air through a wet membrane. If the air is humid to begin with the reaction is limited.
Recommended for
Massachusetts
30' x 100' Light Dep Greenhouse Kit
Auto | Internal | Semi-Gable
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Recommended for
Massachusetts
30' x 100' Light Dep Greenhouse Kit
Auto | Internal | Semi-Gable
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Recommended upgrades for
Massachusetts
Internal Roll to Peak Light Deprivation Greenhouse
A modern, scalable, controlled approach to top shelf flower cultivation
The Auto Internal Light Deprivation Kit is complete and ready to go. Kit includes a 1 7/8" x 2 3/8" frame that's 26'x96' inside a 30'x100' frame. The inside frame is completely sealed with air ducted through the end walls to create a 2ft thermal air "bubble" around the growing space. A full ventilation system includes a 400k BTU heater, exhaust fans, automated louvers, and HAF fans to help lower humidity. Woven membranes with a 4 year warranty insures protection from the elements. A fully automated light deprivation package makes controlling the light cycle effortless with 2 powerful 100nm motors and a programmable controller. Includes all necessary accessories for all core functions. Lumber and cement to be purchased separately.
Key features:
- internal roll to peak system
- programmable automated light dep system with drive
- heavy duty woven greenhouse membranes clear & black
- greenhouse film fastening system
- fully automated ventilation system
- 400k BTU Modine greenhouse heater
- wind retention system
- steel framed end wall package with barn style sliding door
- all steel and hardware for framing package
Internal roll-to-peak light deprivation has many advantages over traditional internal curtain and gutter connect operations
Hyper controlled environments
Each greenhouse can be set up to revolve through each stage of plant growth resulting in ideal growing conditions
Rapid speed to market
Option of growing your operation organically with smaller initial investment
Modular scalability
Highly scalable add structures in phases
Improved risk mitigation
Refine proof of concept at smaller scale and expand with confidence
Fewer parts to maintain (less moving parts)
Fewer parts are easier to maintain, simpler to construct, and have fewer (minimal) points of failure
Lower startup & recurring costs
Significantly more economical per square foot, even at scale, fewer initial costs
Fast construction
Build 3 structures in less than a month (9,000 sq/f total)
Resilience to total crop failure
Isolated production areas protect crops from the spread of pathogens & pests
Rapid tax depreciation
Non-permanent structures are considered personal property and have strategic tax advantages
Simpler land requirements
Multiple isolated greenhouses don't require one continuous flat plane
Hortitech Design-build Process
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