4 Reasons Why Greenhouses Are Edging Into the Warehouse Weed Market
IN TODAY’S CANNABIS MARKET, GREENHOUSES OFFER COST REDUCTIONS THAT WAREHOUSES CANNOT.
By Ron Berkhout
When designing a new facility or expanding an existing operation, the balance of investment to return is always top of mind.
In today’s market, successful cannabis cultivation is about capital expense and efficiency. Gone are the days of rationalizing your success by “pounds per light” and “4’ x 4’ grids.” Our cannabis world is evolving, as are our metrics for success.
Commercially, it is a question of how much it costs to produce how much revenue.
For top shelf products, typically the first decision is to grow indoors, but the nuanced decision is deciding which type of indoor facility to build: a warehouse or a greenhouse.
Warehouse grows are where the industry started, so it makes sense that many growers lean towards warehouses due to their familiarity.
The belief that warehouses are the best way to grow is based on the ability to control cultivation climates in a way that produces higher-quality plants. The validity of this belief is an ongoing discussion within the industry, but one thing most everyone agrees on is that the cost to create these warehouses is enormous.
Greenhouses often have a lower initial investment as well as lower operational expenses than warehouse facilities.