Indoor Hydroponic Grow Tents
If you don't have an outdoor garden, you can create one indoors using a hydroponic grow tent. Grow vegetables, flowers and other plants within a small space, such as a corner of a room or even a closet. These indoor gardens are available in several base sizes, so you can start out small and expand to a larger tent or use several indoor grow tents. The portable garden allows you to create the perfect atmosphere for growing out-of-season plants.
What are key features of an indoor grow tent?
The main component necessary for hydroponics is a grow tent, which is available in numerous base sizes, ranging from 80 by 45 centimetres to 300 by 300 centimetres. Once you decide on a base size, keep in mind grow tents vary in height anywhere from 76 to 150 centimetres or taller. Most are made from reflective Mylar that is tear-proof and waterproof. Some have a removable bottom tray to remove debris and clean the growing space. Moreover, they feature a mesh window to keep out dust and pests and allow you to see through and keep an eye on the plants.
What supplies do you need?
Along with potted plants, you'll need hydroponic and seed starting supplies, such as growing media, grow light kits, and shelves. Add ventilation fans and timers to improve growing efficiency and ensure your plants stay healthy.
How do you set up an indoor grow tent?
Once you have your tent and other supplies on hand, set-up time should only be a few hours. Tents come with metal poles and corner connectors to secure the structure and make it sturdier. To improve efficiency, heavy-duty zippers and double stitching keep the light confined to the growing space while multiple ventilation vents help circulate air.
How many tents do you need?
Harvesters sometimes choose one tent for vegetables, another for flowers, and a third for curing and drying the vegetable produce to build up an inventory of food. Choose pot sizes based on whether you want small or larger plants and how often you intend to harvest. Depending on tent and pot sizes, the structure will accommodate two to eight pots.
What type of lighting should you use?
Since intense lighting can burn the plants, choose a grow light kit designed specifically for shorter and taller tents and allow for plant growth. You can choose fluorescent, plasma and LED lights that take up less space and weigh less. Some growers use LED lights exclusively because they put out less heat.