Climate Control

Confused about “reheat” in your grow room? Learn why efficient dehumidification matters, how Quest’s purpose-built systems outperform retrofitted A/C units, and what smart growers are doing to cut energy costs while protecting yields.

Quest Climate and Hydrofarm have announced a strategic partnership to enhance the Controlled Environment Agriculture industry. By combining their expertise in climate control and hydroponics, both companies aim to boost productivity and efficiency for indoor growers. Quest’s full product line is now available through Hydrofarm’s national distribution network to support cultivators across the country.

Quest Climate is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with BFG Supply beginning in 2024. This collaboration unites Quest’s high-performance dehumidification technology with BFG’s extensive distribution network to offer superior environmental control solutions. Together, both companies aim to empower indoor growers with improved product accessibility, expert support, and enhanced educational resources for cultivation success.

Quest Climate introduces the new Quest 100, a compact 100-pint dehumidifier designed specifically for smaller grow rooms and hobbyist cultivators. Featuring patented M-CoRR technology and MERV-13 filtration, this energy-efficient unit brings professional-grade environmental control to smaller projects without compromising on performance. Experience superior moisture management in a convenient, space-saving design perfect for your next cultivation success.

Vapor Pressure Deficit is a critical tool for cannabis cultivators. By managing transpiration, humidity, and temperature, you can significantly enhance flower color, aroma, and resin production during the bloom cycle. Understanding the ideal VPD ranges for late flowering stages allows you to dial in plant growth and produce superior, competitive harvests every time.

In this updated special report, we explore the critical connection between climate control and successful cannabis cultivation. Discover how precise humidity management serves as the most effective, pesticide-free method for preventing pests and disease. This research-backed guide includes industry survey trends, insights on vapor pressure deficit, and expert advice for maintaining consistent, high-quality crop production.

Excessive humidity in water treatment plants causes dangerous pipe sweating and costly corrosion. Learn how the Adams County Regional Water District solved its condensation issues by implementing professional dehumidification systems. Discover why Midwest plants face unique moisture challenges and how controlling humidity levels protects infrastructure, reduces maintenance labor, and saves significant annual facility budgets.

Dirty filters and static pressure often cause commercial dehumidifiers to lose performance, leading to unwanted humidity fluctuations. Quest engineers solved this by integrating a pressure switch with a variable speed fan in the new Quest 335. This system automatically adjusts airflow to ensure consistent, precise humidity control despite clogged filters or complex ductwork.

Discover the Quest 335, the world’s most efficient dehumidifier. Engineered with innovative multi-coil technology and a variable speed fan, this unit optimizes performance even under static pressure. Learn how our latest release removes 335 pints of water daily while slashing operational costs for cultivators and facility managers by thousands of dollars over five years.

Climate control is critical for cannabis cultivators, but dirty filters and improper ductwork often hinder commercial dehumidifier performance. Clogged filters restrict airflow, while poor duct design increases static pressure, leading to humidity fluctuations. Learn how to optimize your setup through regular maintenance and smart engineering to ensure a consistent and successful growing environment.

Indoor cannabis cultivation requires more than just bricks and mortar to ensure consistent, high-yield crops. Growers must implement sophisticated environmental controls to manage humidity, temperature, and external contaminants. By leveraging data-driven strategies and advanced dehumidification technology, facilities like Nimbus Cannabis are optimizing their space, maximizing canopy size, and maintaining strict product quality standards.

The gardening world is filled with trends and phrases that come and go as quickly as they’re created. Sometimes these concepts are thrown around without full understanding, especially with the more scientific processes. One of the most misunderstood concepts is vapor pressure deficit, or VPD, as it’s commonly called.

Transitioning from a hobbyist to a professional grower requires mastering climate control to maximize your yields. From managing heat generated by lighting systems to optimizing airflow and humidity levels, these five essential steps will help you maintain a stable environment and prevent crop loss as you scale your indoor growing operation to new heights.

Don Newman from The Herbal Cure reveals his professional secrets for maintaining the perfect grow environment. Featured in the Cannabis Business Times Smart Humidity Special Report, Newman shares expert advice on managing microclimates and monitoring Vapor Pressure Deficit to help you optimize your commercial cultivation operations and achieve better results in your own grow room.

Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease caused by the Erysiphaceae family. As an ectoparasite, this fungus grows on the surface rather than inside plant tissue. While not systemic, it spreads rapidly through spores, stunted growth, and high humidity. Learn the fundamentals of identifying, managing, and preventing this persistent plant pathogen in your garden.

Powdery mildew thrives in high moisture environments, posing a major threat to crops. Instead of relying on pesticides, focus on environmental control. By maintaining relative humidity at 50 percent or lower, you can prevent mold at the source. Properly sizing a commercial-grade dehumidifier to match your plant transpiration rates is the most effective defense.