In New Jersey's competitive cannabis scene, it's not always easy to stand out from the rest of the crowd. That's why growers are striving to get ahead of the competition by adopting technologies that give them that competitive edge. For Hamilton Farms, this meant switching to LEDs, and for that, they selected TSRgrow advanced LED lighting solutions.
"We were skeptical at first," admits Anthony Hagmann, Director of Cultivation. "This is our first LED grow. It took us out of our comfort zone, but the results are hard to argue with: better canopy penetration, no light dead zones, and rock-solid nuggets."
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Heat where you want it, not where you don't
At the heart of Hamilton Farms' setup is TSRgrow's TOTALgrow Solution approach: an advanced LED lighting system with centralized, remote power servers and their award-winning GROWHub software. Unlike traditional lighting that keep the drivers on the lighting fixtures, TSRgrow relocates them to a separate server room, removing a key source of heat from the grow room. "Lighting heat has always been a battle. But with the heat now off the plants and into a dedicated server room, we have amazing control of our environmentals," says Anthony. "Even when we've had issues, like a mini-split going down, TSRgrow's system adjusted the light output and flagged us immediately. The team at TSRgrow knew there was a problem before we did. That kind of support is crucial."
Eric Gensheimer, also with Hamilton Farms, points to the diode technology itself as another key advantage. "The quality has improved dramatically in the past few years. Add TSRgrow's driverless fixtures to that, and you've got a winning setup."
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Recipe-driven cultivation
With GROWHub, Hamilton Farms can dial in lighting recipes tailored to each cultivar. "We're not just flipping switches anymore, we're tuning everything," Anthony says. "It lets us steer crops more precisely and give each plant the extra push it needs. The lighting spectrum is also a big help: no stretching, just dense, well-formed flower."
And while the technology has clearly boosted the grow, it's also easing the business side. TSRgrow's system helped Hamilton Farms secure a 65% energy rebate. That kind of financial breathing room matters in a state where cultivation isn't exactly cheap. "The barriers to entry here are high," Anthony says. "Any place where we can mitigate that, especially on energy efficiency and rebate eligibility, is a big help."
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Eyes on expansion
For now, Hamilton Farms is eyeing expansion and watching some intriguing genetics take shape. The team is optimistic and confident in their setup. "We're meticulous in everything we do," Anthony says. "That's what's gotten us this far. Now we're just excited to see where it takes us."
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