Take Advantage of Rebates While They’re Available By Maximizing Greenhouse Efficiency
By Brian Bennett Introduction In the dynamic field of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), the adoption of efficient and sustainable practices is paramount. LED lighting, a key player in this transformation, offers substantial benefits over traditional lighting methods. However, the initial costs associated with LED technology can be daunting for many growers. Utility rebates emerge as […]
Why Switching To ETFE Greenhouse Glazing Outshines Supplemental LED Lights For Higher Yields And Revenue
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 […]
Revolutionizing Cannabis Cultivation In Minnesota: The Sealed Greenhouse Advantage – A Game-Changer In Energy Efficiency, Profitability, And More!
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 Begins Design on First European Cannabis Project in Portugal for EcoCanna LDA
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 […]
How Carbon Dioxide Levels Affect Plant Growth: Understanding the Optimum Conditions for Healthy Plants
By Hervé Maumus-Hue As the need for a more energy-efficient method of cannabis cultivation builds, an increasing number of growers are turning to sealed greenhouse cultivation to stay viable and competitive in the market. One key factor in successfully growing cannabis “indoors” is creating an optimal growing environment, and that includes mainthttps://cerescann.com/greenhouses/aining optimal levels of […]
Plant Diet : How To Grow Healthy Plants
By Hervé Maumus-Hue Managing a perfect growing environment is challenging and is the topic of much research. We know that the environment dictates the efficiency of these chemical and physical processes/reactions. As shown below, the environment can be divided into 9 main parameters called the nine cardinal parameters: CO2, temperature, humidity, light, wind, oxygen in […]
What is Quality by Design?
What is QbD? Quality by Design (QbD) is a design approach with a focus on building quality into the original product. A product can be defined as a good, service, information, or an internal process. The QbD process is organized into five major steps: defining the objectives and goals, the discovery of appropriate data, design, […]
Tuning the Spectrum – An Introduction to Far-Red
At Ceres, we help our clients become smarter growers by staying at the forefront of greenhouse technology. We conduct our own research on greenhouse systems and collaborate with research institutions so we can continue to optimize our structures. The following is an overview of Red and Far Red light radiation and its effects on plants. […]
Supplemental Lighting Strategies for Commercial Cannabis Operations
Are you spending too much on energy costs? Now that we’ve covered how greenhouse design can save you on lighting costs, and the pros and cons of HPS and LED lights, we’ll discuss how you can increase lighting efficiencies in your commercial cannabis greenhouse with a smart lighting strategy. Let’s review some lighting terms […]
LED v HPS: How to Choose the Best Supplemental Lighting for Your Greenhouse
For the second installation of our greenhouse lighting series, we will be discussing the difference between the two most commonly used artificial lights in commercial greenhouse operations – HPS (high-pressure sodium) and LED (light-emitting diode). Read Part 1 here. A Brief Introduction HPS bulbs create light by sending electricity back and forth through an “arc tube”. […]