Why use a Grow Tent?

All plants need certain conditions in order to survive. They need the right growing conditions, soil and nutrients of course and they also need the right climatic conditions – particularly if they are to do well and produce high yields. A properly designed and constructed grow tent will help to provide these conditions. When growing outdoors a green house is often used to improve the climate that the plant is growing in—glass allows light and heat in and at the same time protects plants from the extremes of the weather. There are a number of advantages—the growing season can be extended or by providing additional heat and possibly light, sub tropical, even tropical, conditions can be provided so that exotic plants can be grown even far North or South of the equator!

Taking the greenhouse concept a stage further, a properly equipped grow room means that plants can be grown without any natural heat or light and they can be grown almost anywhere!

Now, a full grow room is simply not an option for most people. Converting a spare room or basement is a major undertaking and it will take a lot of thought and effort. A DIY grow tent is a possible option for those with the right skills and ability, but as with most DIY projects it is likely to take longer and cost considerably more than originally anticipated.

A purpose built grow tent on the other hand will provide a very quick solution at an affordable price. It will have essential features built in. For example, to maximise the amount of light available to the plants it will have a reflective inner surface. At the same time it will be light proof – you dont want to be looking at a 600 watt lamp every time you walk past!

A grow tent will have provision for other fixtures and fittings such as extraction fans and carbon filters etc. It will also have a frame strong enough to carry extra items as well as cable and duct entry and exit ports.

The surfaces will be able to withstand the humidity and be suitable for wiping down – it is important to keep the grow tent clean to keep pests and disease at bay.

Another important feature is that a grow tent can be dismantled as easily as it is erected – it is easily stored or carried.

When buying a grow tent, be sure to buy good quality! It is well worth paying a little more – there is plenty of cheap stuff around and as with many things “You get what you pay for”

A good quality grow tent will last for years and is a worthwhile investment and a must for indoor growers.