Double Yield Per Ft²? Here’s Their Canopy Trick

Tyler Simmons (Technical Expert at Front Row Ag) and Egan O'Keefe (Co-Founder of Front Row Ag and Director of Cultivation at Story) dive deep into the critical aspects of optimizing Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) cultivation. They explore the intricacies of plant spacing, canopy density, and trellising techniques, providing valuable insights for growers looking to maximize yield and quality.

Topics Covered:
00:20 - Optimizing usable flower sites per cubic foot
01:43 - Balancing plant size, veg time, and plant spacing
02:24 - Issues with high planting density and large plants
02:47 - Shade Avoidance Response
04:04 - Balancing veg duration and plant spacing
05:06 - The cubic canopy
05:17 - Calculating veg time per square foot for crop rotation
05:27 - Unique considerations for vertical facilities
06:17 - Trellising and plant training during the stretch phase
08:01 - Optimizing bench space utilization
08:39 - Branch density and trellising techniques
10:12 - Selective pruning and defoliation
11:12 - Balancing trellising, plant spacing, and canopy density for maximum yield and quality
11:44 - Consequences of improper planting density

Tyler and Egan offer practical advice and rule-of-thumb calculations to help growers achieve the perfect balance in their cultivation practices. They discuss the importance of considering factors such as strain vigor, growth rates, and facility design when developing an optimization strategy.

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