West Zone
Does not count toward the launch active-control crop total.
No occupied west-zone crop records in v_position_current.
Uses default zone VPD behavior until a crop is assigned to west shelving.
Climate Profile
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Mid-range, hot late afternoon | Setting sun hits this wall directly |
| VPD | Mid-range | Between south (driest) and east (most humid) |
| Light | Strong natural + 30 grow lights | Best artificial light coverage |
| Afternoon peak | Takes over as hottest zone late PM | West-facing surfaces absorb afternoon sun |
The Southwest Corner
The small angled southwest wall (~5-6 ft) has the best light transmission angle at 23.5%, the most perpendicular incidence of any surface. Two shelf bays here get the most efficient natural light delivery.
Physical Layout
| Position | Contents | Grow Lights |
|---|---|---|
| WEST-SHELF-T1 through T6 | 6 shelf bays, top tier | 15 Barrina 2FT lights (grow circuit, 12” OC) |
| WEST-SHELF-B1 through B6 | 6 shelf bays, bottom tier | 15 Barrina 2FT lights (same circuit) |
| Rafters above | Overhead lighting | 15 Barrina 4FT lights (main circuit, 36” OC, CRI 98) |
Current contents: Unknown pots from previous growing season. The grower needs to do an inventory.
Wall Structure
At ~16-17 feet, the west wall is the longest continuous growing surface. Six shelf bays provide 12 total planting positions (6 top + 6 bottom). The overhead 4FT lights on the rafters are the highest-CRI fixtures in the greenhouse (CRI 98) and provide ambient supplemental light across the entire zone.
Shelves
Kind: shelf; Tier: 0; Position scheme: WEST-SHELF-{T|B}{1..6}
Kind: shelf; Tier: 1; Position scheme: WEST-SHELF-{T|B}{1..6}
Equipment
mister_west (West Misters)Kind: mister; Model: Micro Drip 360; Watts: —; Cost/hr: —
mister_west_fert (West Misters (fert path))Kind: valve; Model: —; Watts: —; Cost/hr: —
Water Systems
west_mister_fert (West Misters (fert))Kind: fertigation; Heads: 3; Nozzles: 15; Mount: Overhead; Fert: yes
west_mister_clean (West Misters (clean))Kind: mister; Heads: 3; Nozzles: 15; Mount: Overhead; Fert: no
Shared drip circuit: Wall drip for south AND west is on one relay. Watering west waters south (and vice versa). Per-plant adjustment is via physical drip head volume restrictors only.
Mister configuration: 3 active heads (3 off — over storage below). 15 active nozzles. Overhead-mounted. VPD drop effectiveness: 0.13 kPa per pulse (second best after south’s 0.15).
Current Plantings
No active crops in this zone.
Sensors
climate.westKind: climate_probe; Protocol: modbus_rtu; Model: Tzone RS485 (SHT3X); Addr: configured
soil.westKind: soil_probe; Protocol: modbus_rtu; Model: DFRobot SEN0600; Addr: configured
Recommended Crops
| Crop | Why West Zone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basil | Warm enough, excellent grow light coverage | Good year-round |
| Cucumbers | Moderate heat, strong light, wall for vining | Trellis against wall |
| Mixed herbs (parsley, oregano, thyme) | Versatile conditions | Group by water needs |
| Garden starts | Moderate conditions, good light | For spring outdoor transplant |
| Peppers | Viable; less heat than south but sufficient | Most varieties do fine here |
The west zone’s versatility makes it ideal for:
- Mixed herb production (parsley, oregano, thyme, chives) on upper shelves
- Garden starts for outdoor transplant (spring plan)
- Overflow from the east zone when hydro positions are full
→ See Grow lighting for the fixture inventory. → See All Zones
Zone Profile
Slug west; status active.
Sensor Modbus addr 3.
Recorded/known peak temperature.
Active crop records. Position scheme: WEST-SHELF-{T|B}{1..6}, WEST-SHELF-{T|B}{1..6}.