Grow tents for weeds are designed to keep things simple for hobbyist cannabis growers. As convenient as grow tents are, they’re not designed for huge marijuana grow operations! But for someone who wants 1-5 ounces/month, a grow tent may be the best way to go!
Selecting a Grow Tent
The key to choosing the optimal grow tent size for your operation is going to depend completely on what you’d like to grow. The size of your tent will be one of the most important decisions you make. A tent that is too large will have you wasting money on parameters such as the electricity to power lights, fans, pumps, etc. An area that is too small will crowd plants, causing a battle for available nutrients and water, stunting their potential growth.
Remember that in selecting a tent, form follows function. There is no need to purchase a tent that has more ventilation holes that what you need or a tent that is incredibly larger than your growing operation.
Your grow light is what gives your plants energy for processing the nutrients you’re giving them. They’re one of the most important pieces of equipment you’ll buy, so you have to make sure you choose a grow light that is suitable to your grow tent.
Give them too much light and you’ll end up needing extra ventilation to keep the heat out and will risk burning the plants if they get too close, on the other hand too little light and you’ll have an under-performing garden.
The truth is that there is a sweet spot for grow lights and we should try to be as close as we can to it at any time!
If you’re using an HID grow light a good rule of thumb is that you’ll need roughly 45-70 watts per square feet of tent space. This means that the ideal wattage of HID grow light for a 3 by 3 foot tent would be anywhere from 400 to 600 Watts.
How to set up a grow tent | Extractor Fan?
Once you’ve set the tent up, the first thing that you’ll want to do is set up the extractor and intake fans. First, you have to install the right cables to your extractor and intake fan, as they usually come without the cables attached. Next, you’ll need to attach the extractor to a frame that will allow you to attach it to the inside of your grow tent. Then, attach the frame (and attached extractor fan) to the upper bars in your grow tent using strong clamps or the ropes that come with the grow tent. Once it’s set up, test it to make sure it’s working.
When it comes to the intake fan, you’ll need to use a stretch of flexible aluminum ducting big enough to be able to take in enough fresh air for your plants. Make sure it’s in a straight line.
Best Complete Grow Tent Kits
When it comes to a grow tent setup for beginners, one of the best options can be to start with a grow tent kit. These complete grow tent setups include everything you need to get started in indoor growing. While advanced indoor gardeners will prefer to hand pick each element of their grow tent setup, a grow tent kit can take the overwhelm away from the beginners’ decision-making process.
Eco Farm 2*2FT(24*24*64inch)DIY Grow Package
The indoor marijuana growing kit by Eco Farm is a serious weed growing machine. This indoor kit comes with a 120W quantum board. The grow tent itself is made out of 96% highly-reflective waterproof diamond mylar. The exterior is composed of durable, heavy-duty light proof oxford cloth that is 600D.
The grow tent has one of the best and sturdiest construction setups you will find. It is equipped with 16MM diameter metal rods that are coated in white paint for maximum reflectivity. The plastic corners are thick, 16mm, and reinforced. Inside, the tent has a 4” fan, ducting, and filter combination to keep things nice and airy.
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