ACCESSORIZING YOUR GROWROOM
Indoor gardening requires a vast range of equipment and
supplies to help replicate the beautiful outdoor environment. Initially, starting an indoor garden can be overwhelming and confusing, but once you have the essentials
in place, it’s all about accessorizing and upgrading to give
your crops the best growing conditions possible.
In this article, we break down the fundamental accessories and recent technological advances that will give you
the greatest advantages in your garden. Indoor gardening accessories can be divided into three main categories:
environmental monitoring, climate control and crop
manipulation products.
Environmental Monitoring
Controlling the air temperature and relative humidity
levels are essential for creating an optimal growth environment. These factors can be controlled with appropriate
air conditioning, ventilation and lighting arrangements.
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Hygrometers are relatively cheap
instruments used to measure
temperature and humidity.”
There are several eco-system-monitoring products that
will give you a better understanding of your growroom’s
current environmental conditions and the influence they
have on your end-harvest.
Hygrometers – Hygrometers are relatively cheap
instruments used to measure temperature and humidity.
Place the probes above and below the canopy to
accurately display comprehensive information about
the environmental conditions within your growroom.
Hygrometers range in quality and durability, so talk
to your local garden shop to ensure you select an
appropriate model.
Hygrometers also ensure your temperature fluctuations
are not outside the norm for your selected produce. The
ideal temperature during the day is around 80°F, although
this varies according to your use of CO2 supplementation and choice of ventilation. Try to avoid temperature
declines of more than 60°F at night, as this can cause
excessive humidity or mold problems, especially during
the blooming phase.
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Maximum Yield USA | December 2015