Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

So city-based vertical farming of marijuana is likely less advantageous as freshness isn't a key driver? If it's more expensive than salad greens, maybe the transportation cost isn't as big a factor either? Crush salad greens and they're going to sell poorly.

I'd guess that security and surrounds might be an issue for growing an in-demand product too? Doubt lettuce farms suffer too many break-ins!




You didn't hear about the recent lettuce heist?

http://globalnews.ca/news/3356810/romaine-calm-hamilton-poli...


Several billion people and the internet mean that it's almost impossible to make any statement with confidence!


It's my understanding that empty warehouse space is hard to come by in colorado because it provides year round controlled growing conditions so there is a price floor on the spaces.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: