Here's a table analyzing crops that could be economically viable for indoor controlled growing at community scale (1000 person community), focusing on high-value, climate-sensitive crops with good yield density: | Crop | Store Price/lb | Bulk Price/lb | Community Price/lb | Annual Yield/sqft | Notes | |------|----------------|---------------|-------------------|-------------------|--------| | Microgreens | $30-50 | $20 | $8 + 3min | 80 lbs | Quick turns, high nutrient density | | Mushrooms | $12-16 | $8 | $3 + 2min | 40 lbs | Vertical space usage, low energy | | Fresh Herbs | $20-30 | $15 | $5 + 2min | 30 lbs | High value, continuous harvest | | Cherry Tomatoes | $6-8 | $4 | $2 + 1min | 25 lbs | Year-round demand, good shelf life | | Leafy Greens | $8-12 | $5 | $2 + 1min | 32 lbs | Quick growth, multiple harvests | | Bell Peppers | $4-6 | $3 | $1.50 + 1min | 15 lbs | Extended harvest period | | Strawberries | $5-8 | $4 | $2 + 1min | 12 lbs | High value, vertical growing | Equipment/Space Costs Included in Price: - LED lighting: $100/sqft amortized over 5 years - HVAC/Climate Control: $50/sqft/year - Hydroponic/Growing Systems: $80/sqft amortized over 10 years - Building Space: $15/sqft/year - Processing/Packaging Equipment: $20/sqft/year Annual Operating Costs Included: - Energy: $30/sqft/year - Water/Nutrients: $10/sqft/year - Maintenance: $15/sqft/year - Seeds/Growing Medium: $20/sqft/year