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NEW DRYING ROOM DESIGNS and / or technology that alleviate the need for large teams and ladder work could help cut some of these costs .” photos courtesy of Lift and Grow
The most detrimental issue caused by improper drying room operations is mold , specifically botrytis ( a . k . a . bud rot ). Therefore , if you pack drying branches too tightly , it can spell disaster when botrytis spores infiltrate your drying room . Just as seen during the flowering phase of plant growth , poor airflow and excessive humidity in a drying room can cause a devastating botrytis outbreak . Johnson ’ s clients at Lift and Grow report this scenario as well , stating , “ you can blow your whole crop if you don ’ t get this right .”
LABOR
A final consideration to make concerning challenges in the drying room has to do with labor . To this end , as commercial producers continually push the envelope in cannabis cultivation , they must assess how much it will cost to complete critical tasks related to harvesting . Generally , growers pay cultivation technicians $ 12- $ 15 per hour to complete remedial chores related to harvesting and drying . Studies show these labor costs can surge to more than $ 10,000 per harvest in commercial operations . As the cannabis industry continues to mature , shrewd operators are looking for ways to slim down on their harvest-related labor expenses .
Of these , elements of the “ traditional ” business world such as OSHA training and workman ’ s comp insurance cause additional headaches when working towards a profitable business model in cannabis cultivation . Potentially , new drying room designs and / or technology that alleviate the need for large teams and ladder work could help cut some of these costs .
SUMMARY
It can ’ t be denied that operational inefficiencies will quickly sink a ship in the cannabis industry . This notion rings true for even the largest ships on the sea . Therefore , if the last couple of years have taught us anything , it ’ s that cannabis businesses need to save money wherever they can to ensure longevity for themselves and their employees . For commercial growers , this reassessment should include drying rooms , as well as an in-depth look at the infrastructure , operations , and labor involved with this critical element of cannabis cultivation .
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