You may feel like grow tents are just another added expense that doesn’t add much to your indoor garden setup. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Grow tents can actually play a vital role in the health of your plants. Check out these 5 reasons indoor growers use grow tents, and find out whether you need one for your hydroponic setup.
Light and mobile
A grow tent is much easier to put up and take down than a more rigid grow box. This makes them perfect for indoor growers who may eventually want to move their setup to a different location. They are light enough that you can even move them with your plants inside without worry of damaging your indoor garden. And you don’t have to be an expert to figure out how to set up and use a grow tent. In fact, they are perfect for novices as well.
Budget friendly
When you are setting up a dedicated area for your hydroponic plants, grow tents can be a cost effective option. They come in a variety of dimensions, and they are designed to be energy efficient. Grow tents are typically built with a focus on power use, so a quality tent should allow you to utilize grow lights, fans, and automated systems with the smallest possible increase in your power bill. Of course, keep in mind that growing an indoor garden is going to result in additional energy usage by necessity.
Manageable environment
The smaller, confined space of a grow tent makes it easier for you to set up exactly the environmental conditions you want for your plants. The large the space, the harder it becomes to make sure the whole area gets adequate lighting, and the harder it is to maintain an even temperature. Grow tents are designed to allow for filters and fans to adjust the environment. And most have clear plastic panels that allow you to check on your plants without opening the tent and altering the environment.
Fewer pests
Yes, even indoor gardens get pests. If bugs can get into your home, then they can attack your hydroponic plants. But a grow tent provides a separate enclosed space that is difficult for pests to infiltrate. As long as you are keeping your tent closed, pests will be kept out. This is a major advantage because a pest infestation can quickly wipe out your plants, especially common indoor pests like spider mites, aphids, and flies.
Improved use of lighting
Unlike a regular room or a grow box, grow tents are lined in reflective material that bounces light back onto your plants. That means all of your lighting is being fully utilized to maximize the growth of your indoor specimens. Fully utilizing your lighting saves energy and further reduces the costs of being an indoor grower.
You can check out our supply of grow tents at the Indoor Cultivator. Come in and talk to us about your hydroponic gardening plans.