Perpetual-Harvest Math: Takt, Room Count & Level-Loading
Turn '4-6 turns/year' into a real calendar — how to size room count from cycle time, set a harvest takt so something finishes every 1-2 weeks, and level-load trim and dry so nothing bottlenecks.
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Scheduling is arithmetic, not vibes
The intro lesson said a flower room runs 4-6 turns/year and a perpetual design staggers rooms so something harvests every 1-2 weeks. This lesson turns that into the actual math you plan a build and a labor plan around. Every number below chains from two inputs you already control: your cycle time (veg + flower + turnaround) and the harvest cadence you want the trim crew to see.
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