By going vertical with Fluence LEDs, CULTA has increased their output in each indoor space. In fact, even though CULTA typically grows its lower yielding strains in the LED rooms, the data shows comparable grams per square inch in comparison to the higher yielding strains elsewhere. The lower heat output of Fluence LEDs has allowed for vertical farming through optimal fixture placement, which means CULTA is producing more yield with less wasted energy in the same grow rooms. Currently, the veg room uses exclusively full spectrum Fluence LEDs, which mimic the natural light of the sun. In all these ways and more, CULTA is leading Maryland both upward and forward into the bright, brave, and well-lit future of cannabis cultivation.
PRE-IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES:
- Previous HPS lighting was inefficient in terms of power, space, heat dispersion, and output
- Needed to increase indoor grow space without expanding the existing facilities
- Unique strains need different lighting options throughout the plant growth cycle
GOALS:
- Increase light intensity to foster peak plant performance and potency
- Deliver optimal lighting spectrums for unique strains and stages
- Install vertical racking with LEDs to dramatically increase available indoor grow space