Light Deprivation Greenhouse Tips for New York

Highest recommendation for NY  Internal light dep

Highest recommendation for NY

Internal light dep

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Greenhouse  Recommended

Greenhouse dehumidifiers icon

Dehumidifiers  Necessary

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Lighting  Situational

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Indoor  (not available under current laws)

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Outdoor  Not recommended


Internal Light Deprivation Greenhouses in New York Internal Light Deprivation Greenhouses in New York

New York Specifics

Is adult use cultivation now approved in New York?


As of March 15 2022, New York has approved the cultivation of adult use recreational cannabis. The first wave of licenses will go to farmers registered for the past two years in the states hemp program. The Application window for adult use conditional cultivation licenses in New York is open Until June 30, 2022.

How much flowering canopy can I grow?


An approved adult us cultivator in New York can grow either in greenhouses (recommended) or outdoors but the size of the flowering canopy is limited. A cultivator can choose to grow all outdoors, all in greenhouses, or both. If choosing an outdoor canopy, the maximum size is one acre (43,560 sqft.) If growing in greenhouses, the maximum flowering canopy is 25,000 sqft. If the cultivator would like to grow both greenhouse and outdoor they may plant up to 20,000 sqft and 30,000 sqft of flowering canopy respectively.

Can I use artificial lighting with my adult use cultivation license?


(For now) only 20 artificial fixates may be used. We feel that based of the large demand for product after the harvest season, the supply will simply not be enough for the demand, and the state will allow the use of artificial lighting. To limit light pollution and maintain a "dark sky" a greenhouse outfitted with a light deprivation system should be used.

Can I grow year round in New York?


Cultivating adult use products in New York will be challenging without the use of artificial lighting in the winter months. Aside of lighting concerns, you'll need to run large greenhouse heaters. A 30'x100' greenhouse should put out at least 400,000 btus. Hortitech's internal roll to peak light deprivation greenhouse is the most insulated greenhouse on the market and can offset heating bills, giving the cultivator a leg up on its peers.

Fighting humidity and mold in greenhouses


Cultivators in New York and the rest of the East Coast will face much greater struggles fighting humidity and the mold associated than any other legal states like California, Oregon, and Colorado where outdoor cultivation is standard practice. Using a combination of overhead dehumidifiers and air purification systems will help dramatically. However, its tough to size the units correctly because of the rapid air exchanges that occur in greenhouses. We size our fans to exchange the whole volume of air in the greenhouse every minute when the suns out. This means that the only time the dh's and air purifiers can really catch up is a at night.

Do I need an evaporative cooling system aka wet wall in New York


Unfortunately, evaporative cooling systems work far better in desert climates vs humid environments. Since the reaction works by running dry/hot air through a wet membrane. If the air is humid to begin with the reaction is limited.


Recommended for New York

30' x 100' Light Dep Greenhouse Kit

Auto | Internal | Semi-Gable


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Auto Internal Semi-gable Light Dep Greenhouse Kit

Recommended for New York

30' x 100' Light Dep Greenhouse Kit

Auto | Internal | Semi-Gable

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Recommended upgrades for New York




Led lighting


Recommended upgrades for New York




Led lighting

Recommended upgrades for New York





Led lighting




Internal Roll to Peak Light Deprivation Greenhouses

Internal Roll to Peak Light Deprivation Greenhouse

A modern, scalable, controlled approach to top shelf flower cultivation


The Auto Internal Light Deprivation Kit is complete and ready to go. Kit includes a 1 7/8" x 2 3/8" frame that's 26'x96' inside a 30'x100' frame. The inside frame is completely sealed with air ducted through the end walls to create a 2ft thermal air "bubble" around the growing space. A full ventilation system includes a 400k BTU heater, exhaust fans, automated louvers, and HAF fans to help lower humidity. Woven membranes with a 4 year warranty insures protection from the elements. A fully automated light deprivation package makes controlling the light cycle effortless with 2 powerful 100nm motors and a programmable controller. Includes all necessary accessories for all core functions. Lumber and cement to be purchased separately.


Key features:

  • internal roll to peak system
  • programmable automated light dep system with drive
  • heavy duty woven greenhouse membranes clear & black
  • greenhouse film fastening system
  • fully automated ventilation system
  • 400k BTU Modine greenhouse heater
  • wind retention system
  • steel framed end wall package with barn style sliding door
  • all steel and hardware for framing package

Internal roll-to-peak light deprivation has many advantages over traditional internal curtain and gutter connect operations


Hyper controlled environments
Each greenhouse can be set up to revolve through each stage of plant growth resulting in ideal growing conditions

Rapid speed to market
Option of growing your operation organically with smaller initial investment

Modular scalability
Highly scalable add structures in phases

Improved risk mitigation
Refine proof of concept at smaller scale and expand with confidence

Fewer parts to maintain (less moving parts)
Fewer parts are easier to maintain, simpler to construct, and have fewer (minimal) points of failure


Lower startup & recurring costs
Significantly more economical per square foot, even at scale, fewer initial costs

Fast construction
Build 3 structures in less than a month (9,000 sq/f total)

Resilience to total crop failure
Isolated production areas protect crops from the spread of pathogens & pests

Rapid tax depreciation
Non-permanent structures are considered personal property and have strategic tax advantages

Simpler land requirements
Multiple isolated greenhouses don't require one continuous flat plane



Auto Internal Semi-gable Light Dep Greenhouse Kit outside view
Auto Internal Semi-gable Light Dep Greenhouse Kit inside view
Auto Internal Semi-gable Light Dep Greenhouse Kit outside view
Auto Internal Semi-gable Light Dep Greenhouse Kit inside view
Auto Internal Semi-gable Light Dep Greenhouse Kit inside view
Auto Internal Semi-gable Light Dep Greenhouse Kit outside view

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