In the ever-expanding industry of commercial cannabis cultivation, growers are constantly searching for innovative ways to maximize their yields and deliver premium-quality products to stay competitive in the market. One crucial factor that significantly influences crop productivity for greenhouse growers is the availability and quality (which is dependent on glazing material) of natural sunlight. Cannabis…
Minnesota recently legalized recreational cannabis - giving growers in the state the green light to apply for cultivation licenses and plan their grow facility design. In order for Minnesotan growers to be successful in the new market it’s important that they pursue innovative solutions to maximize their profits while minimizing their operational costs. That’s why…
Ceres Greenhouse Solutions is making big strides in the cannabis market by expanding our design and engineering services to Europe, specifically Portugal, for our latest cannabis greenhouse project. Starting in late 2022, Ceres started the design process on a SunChamber™ facility for EcoCanna LDA. This endeavor is the product of a cultivated five-year partnership with…
The controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry is steadily advancing every day, especially in the fields of greenhouse automation and control systems. Growers are integrating different technologies that are helping them to improve plant health, boost yields and be more energy-efficient. In this article we will give an overview on greenhouse automation and also provide five…
If you choose to grow in a controlled environment, like a greenhouse or warehouse, one of the most important equipment decisions you will make is deciding on the right HVAC(D) system. In this blog we will discuss what makes an HVAC(D) system energy-efficient and why you should consider an energy-efficient HVAC system for your operation.…
The cannabis industry is currently in a volatile position. Rising inflation, and fear of recession is causing cannabis companies to layoff employees, put a pause on new construction or close their production facilities all together. In addition to economic pressure, the sheer number of grow operations coming online following state-to-state legalization means that the US…
One of the impacts of climate change is water scarcity - which in turn is threatening our crop growth. While water usage for all crops is an important topic, in this blog we will focus on how water scarcity affects cannabis cultivation because cannabis is a thirsty crop that’s often grown in climates where water…
In this blog we will discuss greenhouse dehumidification and different dehumidification methods that commercial growers can utilize for their vented or sealed greenhouse space to maintain a healthy and successful grow operation. Before we jump in to discussing dehumidification, let’s first make sure we have a basic understanding of plant transpiration. What is transpiration?…
Successful commercial grow facility design is no small task. From site surveying, budgeting, engineering, procuring materials, coordinating construction, and commissioning systems, there are many minds and hands involved. Our most complex and involved greenhouse projects are that of our SunChamber™ designs (our sealed grow room design). Building a SunChamber™ involves integration of our EcoLoop™…
Let’s talk Integrated Pest Management, otherwise known as IPM. Ceres’ Sunny Kaercher “sat down” virtually with Dan Banks of Lightshade to discuss the basics of IPM. You can find a video interview here. In an effort to make this information more accessible we created a summary of their discussion about Integrated Pest Management and how…
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