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.
BudBox – Extra Large (XL) – 120x120x200cm
The XL BudBox is a popular grow tent offering the best value per square metre of grow room area.
It measures 120cm x 120cm x 200cm tall (approx. 47” x 47” x 79”) and incorporates all the features to be expected in a large grow tent including air cooled side vents for Cooltubes.
Constructed with strong powder coated frames, highly reflective interiors, light and filter support bars capable of carrying 30Kg, BudBox grow tents offer the best available value for money
Suitable for use with any growing system a BudBox grow tent will provide many years of happy growing.
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Specification :-
- Lighting: 1 x 400 / 600 Watt HID Grow lights
- Air Intake: Passive – 200mm (8”) 175 m3/hr
- Extraction: 200mm (8”)
- Extract fan: 175 – 250 m3/hr
- Air cooled vents / Cooltubes: 2 x 150mm (6”)
- Electric / Irrigation ports: 2 x 100mm (4”)
BudBox – Large – 100x100x200cm
The Large BudBox is a full height grow tent with a 1 metre square floor area.
It measures 100cm x 100cm x 200cm tall (approx. 39” x 39” x 79”) and incorporates all the features of a large grow tents including air cooled side vents.
BudBox grow tents are purpose built – the highest quality grow rooms available, designed to save time and money
For the professional gardener or first time user, the BudBox provides the perfect growing environment ensuring excellent results with maximum crop yield every time.
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Specification :-
- Lighting: 1 x 250 / 400 Watt HID Grow lights
- Air Intake: Passive – 200mm (8”) 175 m3/hr
- Extraction: 200mm (8”)
- Extract fan: 175 – 250 m3/hr
- Air cooled vents / Cooltube: 2 x 150mm (6”)
- Electric / Irrigation ports: 2 x 100mm (4”)
BudBox – Shorty – 100x100x180cm
The Shorty BudBox is designed for use in areas with limited headroom. It is similar to the Large BudBox but measures 100cm x 100cm x 180cm tall (approx. 39” x 39” x 71”) It incorporates all the features of the Large BudBox including air cooled side vents (for Cooltubes).
With a strong metal frame, highly reflective inner, light proof zips and support bars capable of carrying 30 Kg, BudBox grow tents are tremendous value for money – a must for the indoor grower.
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Specification :-
- Lighting: 1 x 250 / 400 Watt HID Grow lights
- Air Intake: Passive – 200mm (8”) 175 m3/hr
- Extraction: 200mm (8”)
- Extract fan: 175 – 250 m3/hr
- Air cooled vents / Cooltube: 2 x 150mm (6”)
- Electric / Irrigation ports: 2 x 100mm (4”)
BudBox – Medium – 75x75x200cm
The Medium BudBox is an ideal size for growers with limited space available.
Measuring 75cm x 75cm x 200cm tall (approx. 30” x 30” x 79”) It makes a full height grow room suitable for stock or mother plants or it can be used for multi level incubation.
BudBox grow tents are all built to high professional standards with quality zips, strong frames and supports, waterproof catchment trays etc.
Quick and easy to erect with colour coded poles and clear instructions. A BudBox can be easily dismantled and stored in its own hold all bag.
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Specification :-
- Lighting: 1 x 250 HID / CFL Grow lights
- Air Intake: Passive – 200mm (8”) 175 m3/hr
- Extraction: 200mm (8”)
- Extract fan: 175 m3/hr
- Electric / Irrigation ports: 2 x 100mm (4”)
BudBox – Intermediate – 75x75x160cm
The Intermediate BudBox is the most popular size for a smaller grow tent.
Measuring only 75cm x 75cm x 160cm tall (approx. 30” x 30” x 63”) It is an ideal grow tent for incubation of seedlings and cuttings or stock plants.
BudBox are renowned for the quality of their tents, which incorporate many features including strong frames and connectors, high quality zips and waterproof catchment trays.
Colour coded poles together with clear instructions make it very simple to erect and it is easy to dismantle and store if needed.
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Specification :-
- Lighting: 1 x 250 HID / CFL Grow lights
- Air Intake: Passive – 200mm (8”) 175 m3/hr
- Extraction: 200mm (8”)
- Extract fan: 175 m3/hr
- Electric / Irrigation ports: 2 x 100mm (4”)
BudBox – Small – 75x75x100cm
Compact and efficient, the Small BudBox is an ideal grow tent for incubation of seedlings and cuttings/Clones. It measures only 75cm x 75cm x 100cm tall (approx. 30” x 30” x 40”) so it will fit almost anywhere.
BudBox are committed to providing the best quality and value grow tents that money can buy. The Small BudBox has the same professional build standard as its larger counterparts. It features the same high quality zips with interior and exterior light baffles and the highly reflective liner ensures that as much light as possible reaches your plants.
It’s colour coded poles make it very simple to erect. It is also easy to dismantle and store if needed.
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Specification:-
- Lighting: CFL Grow lights
- Air Intake: Passive – 150mm (6”) 175 m3/hr
- Extraction: 150mm (6”)
- Extract fan: 175 m3/hr
- Electric / Irrigation ports: 2 x 100mm (4”)
Exciting new range of Grow Tents from Secret Jardin
I’ve just had word that Secret Jardin are introducing a new improved range of Grow tents, including some surprising new addition to the family!
I’ll get some of the new specs out of the way first :-
- Two year extended warranty!!
- All tents bar coded with a serial number (At last, hopefully this can curb some of these shabby eBay fakes at the silly prices we keep seeing.)
- Secret Jardin Mylar Logo on Genuine products (See..!!)
- Improved zips (I thought the previous were reasonable if you took care of them, these must be amazing?!)
- Many darkRoom features now in the dark Street
- darkRoom Street now made with Mylar!
- Thicker mylar on darkRoom
- New over engineered corner pieces on darkRoom
The most exciting news for a lot of you are the additions to the range – These appear to be the “darkRoom Twin” and the “darkRoom Propogator”.
The darkRoom Twin lloks to be a darkRoom designed for use with Cool shades, that also includes a small seedling tent engineered to fit directly on top as a separate unit…all very interesting stuff!
Last but not least is a 90x60x60cm propogation tent along with racking and trays. I imagine this could be used as a drying unit too. Inspection windows look to be included as well as the same Secret Jardin build quality you would expect.
As soon as I have more information on this lot I’ll keep you posted!
Grow tent by Secret Jardin
With Secret Jardin you can grow your plants almost anywhere!
An indoor grow tent from Secret Jardin with it’s innovative design and technology means that the days of DIY and wooden frames are over! Growing all types of plants indoors, even ones that require specific conditions, is now a reality that is making waves in the world of hydroponic cultivation.
From beginners to more experienced gardeners, Secret Jardin has a grow tent to suit everyone’s requirements. A size to suit every space!!
Grow in your loft, the garage even under the stairs – whatever your space Secret Jardin have something to suit.
Light proof, waterproof and pre-equiped for extraction, ventilation they comes with equipment bars to support lamps, carbon filters etc.
The darkRoom is lined with 95% reflective hammered effect Mylar fabric. This increases light intensity and improves light distribution.
A grow tent from Secret Jardin can be used to provide a growing area for all applications – germination, cuttings or mother plants.
The hobby range from Secret Jardin includes the darkRoom and the darkStreet.
darkStreet is available in the 4 most popular sizes and offers fantastic value for money – an ideal grow tent for the first time grower!
darkRoom is a more sophisticated grow tent. Together with the darkRoom Wide, they are available in 8 different sizes and all have highly reflective (95%) Mylar fabric lining. They generally incorporate more features than the darkStreet.
Summary :-
| darkStreet | Size (cm) | Price | |
| . | . | . | . |
| DS60 | 60x60x140 | £49.95 | Buy / More info |
| DS80 | 80x80x160 | £67.95 | Buy / More info |
| DS100 | 100x100x200 | £74.95 | Buy / More info |
| DS120 | 120x120x200 | £79.95 | Buy / More info |
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| darkRoom | Size (cm) | Price | |
| . | . | . | . |
| DR60 | 60x60x140 | £82.95 | Buy / More info |
| DR80 | 80x80x160 | £107.95 | Buy / More info |
| DR100 | 100x100x200 | £127.95 | Buy / More info |
| DR100L | 100x100x180 | £117.95 | Buy / More info |
| DR120 | 120x120x200 | £137.95 | Buy / More info |
| DR120W | 60x120x200 | £124.95 | Buy / More info |
| DR150 | 150x150x200 | £199.95 | Buy / More info |
| DR240 | 240x240x200 | £375.95 | Buy / More info |
| DR240W | 120x240x200 | £249.95 | Buy / More info |
| DR300 | 300x300x200 | £495.95 | Buy / More info |
Instructions for Secret Jardin Grow Tents – Part 2
In part 1 we showed you the first half of the instructions for a Secret Jardin Grow tent. Suprisingly enough, in part 2 we’re going to show you the second.
In part 1 the thing to look out for was making sure the poles where secure and square in the corner sockets. In part 2 it’s all about the zips. As I already mentioned they are of a high quality as is all the canvas on these grow tents, [I'll show you the stitching in another post] however if you miss treat them you’ll get into trouble.
Just remember, don’t force them, especially around any corners, and try to pull each side up to meet the other to prevent the all important light baffle from getting trapped – again, this can mostly happen on the bends if you aren’t careful.
 Stage 11 -Locate the top of your tent and place over the completed frame. |
 Stage 12 -It should be a snug fit but not have to stretch. If it stretches, check the poles are fitted correctly. |
 Stage 13 -Slide the cover down, and lay your tent on it’s side. Slip the bottom of the cover over and stand back upright. |
 Stage 14 -Straighten the corners and sip up the sides of the tent. Be careful not to force the zips round the pole. |
 Stage 15 -Pull two halves of the zip together when fastening. This will prevent strain and ensure the light baffle doesn’t get trapped. |
 Stage 16 -Zip everything up, check the seams are all square with no stress. Admire the funky logo ;o) |
 Stage 17 -Place the spill tray into the base pushing up into the corners – attach the hook and loop stays around the poles above the connectors. |
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 Stage 19 -You should be good to grow now. Familiarise yourself with the Inlets, outlets, electrical ports and windows etc |
 Stage 20 -Stand back and admire your grow tent. Infact – climb in it and check the lightproofing….. …..I know you want to! ;o) |
Missed Part 1? – It’s here
Original photographs and instructions by Secret Jardin
A printable version can be seen here