Many hobbyist growers cultivate indoor gardens in small spaces such as closets and grow tents . In designing these operations , they must decide what cultivation methodology and technology is the best fit for their needs . Generally , this decision-making process balances spatial constraints with garden functionality as well as the financial costs of horticultural equipment . Whichever avenue is most predominant in your small-space planning process , it ’ s possible to produce top-shelf cannabis flowers in the privacy of your own home — without breaking the bank . I ’ ve put together a few key points to follow for growers interested in cultivating cannabis in small spaces . We are going to investigate the notions of environmental constraints and cultivation equipment , which are two important topics .
Environmental Constraints
Growing cannabis in a small space often means little wiggle-room for error concerning environmental constraints . Small changes in things like temperature and humidity can rapidly influence ambient conditions in such tight quarters . Nonetheless , closets and grow tents afford new growers a great opportunity to learn about the basic environmental requirements of successful cannabis cultivation . Cannabis plants grow best in temperatures ranging from 75-80 ° F . It can be challenging to achieve this temperature range in small spaces because of the heat produced by cultivation equipment as well as outdoor weather ( especially during summer months ). While a 1,000-watt grow light doesn ’ t have much impact on ambient temperatures in large spaces like garages , it can quickly make small spaces extremely hot . This excessive heat can retard growth and offer the ideal breeding ground for harmful bugs like spider mites .
“ Closets and grow tents afford new growers a great opportunity to learn about the basic environmental requirements of successful cannabis cultivation .”
As the cannabis species is native to dry and arid climates , plants do best with humidity levels less than 50 percent . The confines of a small space make fluctuations in humidity levels immediately apparent , so your chosen irrigation method will directly influence the ambient humidity in a small space . Unfortunately for cannabis growers , high humidity levels offer the perfect propagation environment for such pathogens as powdery mildew and botrytis ( bud rot ). Good airflow is immediately tied to the environmental constraints of heat and humidity , as well as the next topic of discussion in cultivation equipment . The most important takeaway here is airflow is your best tool for dealing with heat and humidity while growing cannabis in a small space . By counteracting these factors with exhaust systems or air conditioning ( which we discuss more in the next section ), you can achieve the ideal balance of heat and humidity in your small grow space to maximize resistance against bugs and pathogens .
Cultivation Equipment
Hobby growers have a plethora of equipment options to choose from in designing their small indoor gardens . While many small-scale growers choose cultivation equipment by price , others are willing to spend more for the perfect fit . Either way , the equipment you choose to power your grow will be extremely impactful on the success of your crop .
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