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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