Grow tents are designed to be a compact and convenient way to grow indoors and grow lights are an important component . If your grow tent setup is becoming onerous , you might have the wrong grow lights for the job .
Over the past few years , the use of grow tents has exploded in popularity . Both hobbyist cultivators and experienced growers are drawn to these systems due to their convenience and ease of use . Yet , as our understanding of grow tent cultivation continues to expand , we consistently reassess important components in these setups , including grow lights . While the conveniences of grow tents for indoor cannabis cultivation are evident , the setups also have their drawbacks . Much of the horticulture equipment used in grow tents was not originally designed for tent growing . As such , cultivators run into issues when taking horticulture equipment that was engineered for large spaces and placing it into the tight confines of a tent . Of this technology , grow lights have become a source of confusion . for Your Grow Tent by Kent Gruetzmacher
While today ’ s horticultural lighting is amazing in almost every aspect , it can be tough to understand how these lights will function in a small space such as grow tent . From HPS to LED lights , each type poses unique challenges for grow tent cultivation . Lights are not engineered specifically for grow tents , so it ’ s up to cultivators to research what technology will work in such setups .
What is Unique about Cultivating Cannabis in a Grow Tent ?
Grow tent cannabis cultivation is unique due to the infrastructural constraints that arise with limited square footage in a tent . The small space created by the grow tent influences critical environmental factors such as temperature , humidity , and airflow .
• Spatial Constraints
The primary factor to consider when growing cannabis in a tent is limited space . In conjunction , available space influences the ambient conditions of your grow environment on every level . When shopping for a grow light , the lack of space must be considered every step of the way because small spaces magnify environmental irregularities such as excess heat emitted by certain light fixtures . The smallest grow tents on the market today are 2x2 feet , while the largest tents are 10x20 feet . Whether you choose a large or small tent , your choice of grow light will directly impact the ambient environment within .
• Temperature
Temperate is a major environmental factor that must be addressed by all tent growers . As most cultivators know , cannabis thrives in temperatures between 75-85 ° F . Your choice of grow light will be one of the primary factors to consider in keeping your tent operating within this ideal temperature range . The close confines of a grow tent also limits your options on regulating ambient heat with traditional methods such as air conditioners . Growers are often forced to patch together temperature regulation systems in their tents with carbon filters , exhaust , ducting , and light fixtures . These DIY setups are often bulky and take up valuable square footage in an already tight space .
• Airflow
Airflow is directly tied to both spatial constraints and temperature within a grow tent . Cannabis thrives in dry climates where soils / mediums can thoroughly dry out between watering periods . The regulation of humidity with proper airflow is also critical in stopping the spread of harmful pathogens such as powdery mildew . For optimal cannabis growing conditions , the air in a grow tent should be entirely exchanged every five minutes .
The size of your grow tent will dictate the size of the exhaust fan needed to properly expel heat and humidity . In conjunction , your choice of grow light will also influence your airflow system , as different lights produce differing amounts of heat . Some of these setups will be bulkier and less functional than others .
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