ACCESSORIZING YOUR GROWROOM
Light Movers – When attempting to maximize your yield
in a small area, it’s worth taking a look at light movers.
The general misconception is that light movers are only
designed to increase the coverage area of a fixture, but the
correct use of light movers also reduces the shade-avoidance
mechanism in plants. With a light mover, the angle of light
incidence received by the lower leaves and stems will be
continuously changing, so the red-to-far-red phytochrome
ratio will be kept at optimal levels. Light movers ensure
healthier, more natural plant growth and consistent canopy
distribution. They also allow lower lamp heights, providing
a greater light intensity for your crops.
Supplemental CO2 – Our final favorite “accessory”
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to help you with your indoor gardening isn’t a physical
object, but an odorless, colorless, essential gas. You
guessed it, it’s CO2! Boosting the carbon dioxide levels in
your growroom increases growth or biomass production
in almost all plant species.
New advancements have allowed for products like CO2
pads and super-efficient, slow-release CO2 bottles to be
used in smaller rooms. These accessories generally last
for 2-4 weeks and are great for rooms up to 13 ft. by
13 ft. For larger rooms, CO2 tanks with regulators and
solenoid valves are the most cost-effective way to naturally boost your grow. Plants only consume CO2 when
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When attempting to maximize your
yield in a small area, it’s worth
taking a look at light movers.”
the lights are on and photosynthesis is occurring, so
plan your use of CO2 to work in conjunction with your
lighting and ventilation timing.
Overall, these accessories should certainly not be the first
items purchased when setting up an indoor garden. It’s
always important to budget accordingly and ensure you
get the best basic essential equipment for your desired
purpose. Only after you have the necessities in place does
it become time to accessorize and upgrade your room.
Every single grow is a learning curve. You can aim to
improve your quality and quantity with every harvest by
incorporating the various technologies mentioned in this
article in your growroom.