How to Choose the Right Cannabis Growing Equipment

Last year consumers spent about 97 billion dollars on cannabis products, that's about 10 billion more than what was spent on alcohol. With numbers like that it's no secret why this is one of the fastest-growing industries out there. 

If you're planning on getting a foot in the race there's a lot more to it than just growing cannabis. You'll need cannabis-growing equipment for large-scale operations. This is not just to help grow a large number of plants, but to also help your plants produce the best quality cannabis possible. 

However, you don't want to just go out and buy any equipment. There are a few things you need to consider first. Like the amount of room, you have available, your budget, and more.

But don't fret, we'll cover it all in this guide to cannabis equipment. So get comfortable and keep reading with us.
 

Sizing Up Your Operation 

An important step in choosing your cannabis-growing equipment is determining the size of your operation. There are a few factors to consider when trying to determine the magnitude of your cannabis business. For example, the amount of space available, your budget, and your business plan. 

First consider your budget, not just for equipment, but also for monthly expenses, and how much you plan to make from your crop. More than just a monetary budget, you also have to consider your space budget. 

What we mean is you have to take the size of the equipment you plan to buy into account along with the space you have available for your grow room. Some basics to take into account include: 

There is also more specialized equipment you may need, we'll discuss these next. 

Cannabis Growing Equipment  

Some of the most important equipment you can have is the HVAC equipment. This includes heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Proper temperature and ventilation can make or break your crop health and production. This will also most likely be your biggest expense so spending the money 

In addition to ventilation and temperature control, you'll also need a way to control humidity. Otherwise, you risk letting mold and bacteria form on your plants. 

You also need to consider your lighting setup, most grow rooms utilize a lighting setup to explicitly control the amount of light the plants receive. These can be quite simple to highly complex and bulky. 

Some operations also find additional CO2 gives their plants a boost to reach optimal production. This kind of equipment is not always necessary but can be helpful. 

If your plan on growing a large number of plants you may also be considering an irrigation system. This can help control exactly how much water your plants are getting and when. 

Harvesting and Storing 

After your crop is grown and ready to harvest there are a few pieces of equipment that may help make the process easier. This can include equipment to clone plants. This can make growing your next crop much easier. 

You may also want to invest in trimming equipment. While it may be possible to just trim with scissors for a small-scale crop, a larger crop will take a huge amount of time.  Even with trimming equipment, you may also need to clean up the buds afterward to make them appear a bit neater. 

Once your buds have been trimmed you need to dry them so they last as long as possible and minimize the chances of developing bacteria or mold on your buds. This can be done with a tumble dryer, which drys out the cannabis without losing any THC content or compromising taste. 

If a tumble dryer doesn't fit in with your goals you may also consider drying trays. These are airtight glass containers that allow the marijuana to lay flat. They are said to help the marijuana dry easily and evenly. 

If you plan on making extracts, distillates, or other products from your marijuana you will most likely need even more equipment. 

Cannabis Processing Equipment

If you're making extracts you might find it helpful to have an extraction machine. They come in different sizes and most can handle several plants at once. These machines can be quite expensive so it's important to find a machine that fits both your budget and your business size.

Before choosing an extraction machine or cannabis distillation equipment you should also consider whether you want to use solvents to aid extraction or non-solvent methods such as:

If you plan on making capsules out of your extracts you will need specialized equipment. These can be machines that fill and seal the capsules or even chillers to help keep the capsules at a stable temperature. 

You may even consider equipment like commercial label makers to help put your brand on your products. Or cannabis packaging equipment to help make shipping your products to your clients easier. 

Equip Your Business With Us 

Now you have a basic idea of the equipment that can make your cannabis business run smoother. Whether it's cannabis-growing equipment like HVAC, lighting, or irrigation for your grow room. Or tumble dryers, or trimmers for harvest time. 

We can help you find the equipment you need to make your business a success. Be sure to reach out to us today to see how we can help you. Or browse our listing pages to see what we have to offer.