SEASONAL GROW TIPS
Change Room Configurations
from Summer to Winter
If using a non-sealed room, growers will need to preheat
the air coming in from outside when the weather turns
cold. This might not have been necessary in summer, but
the extreme cold can really damage plants. Consider
bringing the air through a window into a closet or
laundry room before entering the growroom. In summer,
it might be better to bring the cool air from the house in
through the growroom and out through a window instead
of the other way around. It just depends on the garden’s
access to windows and cool air. In sealed rooms, air
conditioning is used year-round.
Remember that Winter Air is Drier
This important fact will cause gardens to fluctuate in
humidity from season to season. It should be noted that
adjustments may need to take place to regulate humidity between seasons. A hygrometer can measure the
garden’s humidity and trigger fans on and off to increase
airflow and thus lower humidity. Also, many times the
decreased need for ventilation of heat during winter will
help increase humidity. It is best to be aware of humidity
levels during all seasons and invest in the proper equipment to control it accordingly.
With your growroom now running at optimal temperatures, your next concern over the holidays might be
taking some time off from your plants. If you choose this
route, here are some essential pointers for your growroom. They will come in handy even when you’re not
planning a week-long get-away.
A hygrometer can measure
the garden’s humidity and
trigger fans on and off to
INCREASE AIRFLOW AND
THUS LOWER HUMIDITY."
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Maximum Yield USA | December 2016