Crop Planning
Crop ROI Planner
Plan cultivation with market-aware intelligence. Reference data below is illustrative — the full interactive planner lives in the CID Market Terminal.
Seasonal Data
Crop Calendar
Planting and harvest windows by region.
| Region | Plant Window | Harvest Window | Cycle | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU-DE (Germany) | Mar-Apr | Sep-Oct | 6-7 months | Indoor year-round, outdoor seasonal |
| AF-ZA (South Africa) | Sep-Oct | Mar-Apr | 6-7 months | Southern hemisphere, strong export window |
| AF-LS (Lesotho) | Oct-Nov | Apr-May | 6-7 months | High altitude, EU-GMP certified operations |
| AM-CA (Canada) | May-Jun | Oct-Nov | 5-6 months | Indoor dominant, year-round production |
| AM-CO (Colombia) | Year-round | Year-round | 4-5 months | Equatorial, multiple harvests per year |
| APAC-NZ (New Zealand) | Oct-Nov | Mar-Apr | 5-6 months | GMP focus, medicinal exports |
Yield Data
Product Category Assumptions
Expected yields per hectare by product type.
| Product | Yield / Hectare | Post-Process Yield | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower (EU-GMP) | 800-1,200 kg | 600-900 kg | Pharmaceutical |
| Flower (GACP) | 1,000-1,800 kg | 800-1,400 kg | Medical / Wellness |
| Extract (Full Spectrum) | 150-250 kg oil eq. | 100-180 kg | Medical |
| Isolate (CBD/THC) | 80-150 kg isolate | 60-120 kg | Pharmaceutical / API |
| Biomass | 3,000-6,000 kg | 2,500-5,000 kg | Industrial / Processing |
Market Pricing
Wholesale Reference Prices
Current wholesale rates by product and region. Indicative only.
EU-GMP Flower
$2,800-4,200/kg
EU→ stable
GACP Flower
$1,200-2,400/kg
EU↓ down
CBD Isolate
$800-1,600/kg
Global↓ down
THC Distillate
$6,000-9,500/kg
EU↑ up
Full Spectrum Oil
$3,500-5,800/kg
EU→ stable
Biomass
$50-200/kg
Global↓ down
Cost Model
Production Cost Assumptions
Cost ranges per kg by cultivation method.
| Cost Item | Indoor | Outdoor | Greenhouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land / Facility (annual) | $120-250/sqm | $2,000-8,000/ha | $40-100/sqm |
| Labor (per kg trimmed) | $150-300 | $50-120 | $80-180 |
| Inputs (nutrients, media) | $200-400/kg | $30-80/kg | $80-200/kg |
| Compliance / Testing | $50-150/kg | $30-80/kg | $40-120/kg |
| Post-Harvest Processing | $100-250/kg | $60-150/kg | $80-200/kg |
Margins
Expected Margin Bands
Gross and net margin ranges by scenario.
EU-GMP Indoor (DE)
Gross Margin55-70%
Net Margin20-35%
Breakeven18-24 months
GACP Outdoor (ZA)
Gross Margin60-75%
Net Margin30-45%
Breakeven12-18 months
CBD Isolate (CO)
Gross Margin40-55%
Net Margin15-25%
Breakeven24-36 months
Biomass (LS)
Gross Margin35-50%
Net Margin10-20%
Breakeven6-12 months
Scenarios
Scenario Comparison
Side-by-side crop strategy evaluation.
A
EU-GMP Flower
EU-DE
Investment$1.2M
Annual Revenue$2.1-3.0M
Net Margin25-35%
RiskMedium
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B
GACP Flower
AF-ZA
Investment$400K
Annual Revenue$900K-1.5M
Net Margin35-45%
RiskMedium-High
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C
CBD Isolate
AM-CO
Investment$800K
Annual Revenue$1.1-1.8M
Net Margin18-28%
RiskHigh
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Full Interactive Planner
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The CID Market Terminal includes a full interactive crop planner with live market data, custom inputs, and AI-powered recommendations. The data above is illustrative only.