A cannabis grow tent is a popular weed-growing option because it keeps things simple.
It’s easier to manage than the typical grow room of many indoor growers while still having all the benefits, like optimized lighting, a controlled environment, and increased security. In addition, a cannabis grow tent can accommodate a wide range of sizes, from a space as small as a closet to as big as a standard grow room.
A cannabis grow tent is also the perfect way, and sometimes the only way, for hobbyist growers to grow cannabis.
While growing weed as a hobby should be available for anyone from anywhere to pick up and try, some factors (such as unfavorable climate conditions and restrictive laws) make it hard for many to even get a foot out the door and start their grow journey. This is why cannabis grow tents are as popular as they are.
Why Grow Weed in a Tent
There are many advantages that grow tents create; the main one is improved control of the environment inside. That means you can adjust factors like humidity, temperature, and lighting to cater to your cannabis plants’ needs.
Doing so will get the most out of your plants and give you a more considerable yield than growing outdoors, where you’re at the mercy of Mother Nature.
Cannabis grow tents can also reduce the smell your plants naturally produce. This is great if you want to avoid complaints from your neighbors.
There are cons to grow tents as well, like their startup cost. But that depends on whether you will build your own grow tent, buy a kit, and the size of your desired grow tent.
Pros
Optimized environment for greater yield
Better insulation for holding heat and humidity
Prevents light leaks for optimal vegging and flowering
Prevents pests from ruining your plants
Contains the smell of your plants inside
Allows you to grow all year round
Cons
High startup cost
Limited grow space compared to outdoor gardens
Want to familiarize yourself with growing cannabis first? Check out our famous marijuana grow bible to learn more before deciding on a grow tent.
Types of Cannabis Grow Tents
When it comes to grow tents, there are different options available for you to either buy (kits) or build (DIY).
Hydroponic Grow Tent
As the name implies, this type of grow tent comes with a hydroponics system, adding another layer of optimization and potential automation to your garden. With it, your grow tent can optimize its lighting, adjust environmental elements like humidity and temperature, and provide nutrients to your plants more accurately.
Advance Grow Tent
Also called a smart grow tent, this type automates many of the devices in your grow tent. It can control things like adjusting the height of your LED grow lights or turning your ventilation system on and off.
Attic Tent
An attic tent is similar to a regular grow tent. It comes with the same insulating material but is specifically designed to fit snugly in your loft.
Grow Box
A grow box is a type of micro-growing that gives hobbyists enough space for a few plants. Unlike a grow tent made of polyester or nylon, a grow box is made of metal or hard plastic.
Normal Grow Tent
Regular or ‘normal’ grow tents have been on the market for quite a while, which has definitely brought down the price compared to when they first became popular. Nowadays, if you do a bit of research and don’t mind buying all components separately, you can reduce your startup costs by mixing and matching the best deals on equipment in your price range.
While not specifically for growing cannabis, you can also go with a regular old tent converted into a cannabis grow tent with some modifications.
DIY Tent
A cannabis grow tent that you can make yourself with a few materials, mainly mylar/panda films and PVC pipings. This affordable solution is a way to make a perfectly sized DIY grow tent for the space you plan to put your grow tent in.
Where to Place Your Grow Tent
One of the beauties of a cannabis grow tent is that you can place it anywhere with flat ground.
You can even place it in a closet if you want to hide your grow or if the law tells you to keep it out of prying eyes and curious hands.
There’s no specific best place to put a grow tent. Instead, there are a lot of different good options. For more on that, check out our article on the best places to grow cannabis inside your house. Generally, you should look for somewhere with access to fresh air.
With an outdoor grow tent, this won’t be an issue.
Although, you will need to use an insulated grow tent to avoid temperature fluctuations. An indoor grow tent, however, is a different story. Getting fresh air is a little tricky since it’s inside an enclosed space. But the best way is to place it near a window.
In some situations, attentive growers who monitor their plants would like to put their grow tent inside the same room they sleep in. It does raise the question of whether it’s safe to sleep in the same room as your grow tent, and for the most part, it is. But you can never be too careful, so we recommend installing a smoke alarm in the room in case a shortage occurs in one of the equipment inside your grow tent.
Common Grow Tent Sizes
There are a lot of different grow tent sizes for you to choose and they can range from a small grow tent to a large one.
For small ones, you have the 2×2 grow tent, which can hold a small number of plants and fit in a closet. If you want to grow more plants, there’s the 3×3 grow tent. It’s still considered a mini-grow tent but can hold more plants.
If you’re looking for the standard size, go for a 4×4 grow tent setup, which supports many more plants inside. Overall, a grow tent can hold 2-10 plants depending on their size and produce around 10-56 ounces yields. For a more detailed breakdown, read our article on how many plants you can grow in a grow tent.
Buying The Best Grow Tent
When buying grow tents, you must consider quality, cost, and ease of use. The quality of a cannabis grow tent is often parallel to the price. The better the material and accessories a grow tent offers, the more likely it is to cost more.
Regarding ease of use, it’s best not to equate it with how much automation a cannabis grow tent has. Instead, measure it by how comfortable you are with the setup.
Maybe you’re more used to manually adjusting the height of your grow lights, or you prefer growing in pots rather than hydroponically. It is up to your preferences what you find easier to use.
If you’re finding it hard to find the right grow tent to start cultivating weed, browse our Buyer’s Guide to the Best Cannabis Grow Tents, where we included our list of the best cannabis grow tents.
Grow Tent Kits
Grow tent kits are a quick and convenient way to get a cannabis grow tent setup running. With a kit, you get complete grow tents with lights, a ventilation system, and small accessories like fabric pots, plant ties, and SOG netting. A good example is the Secret Jardin grow tent kit.
Additionally, with kits, you don’t need to ask questions like ‘What size fan do I need for a 4×4 grow tent?’ because all the components are already there and measured exactly for your grow tent. But, while the best grow tent kits are a one-stop shop, keep in mind that they’re a bit more expensive than buying all the components separately and a lot more expensive than building your own.
Building Your Own DIY Grow Tent
There are many reasons why you’d want to build your own cannabis grow tent instead of buying a kit. But the main advantage of DIY grow tents is that it’s more affordable, allowing you to use the extra cash you save for something else, like getting high-quality cannabis seeds.
The other advantage of building a DIY grow tent is the freedom to make it as big or as small as you want. That means you can create the perfect-sized grow tent that fits inside the space you intend to use for growing marijuana plants.
But there are some disadvantages to making your own DIY grow tent, such as finding all the components you need to make it. While it’s easy to find PVC pipings and mylar/panda films, some components, like the right-sized fans or right-sized ventilation system, can be harder to locate. That can delay your grow plans for quite some time, especially if you don’t know where to look for the needed parts.
Pros
More affordable than kits
Highly customizable and upgradable
Lets you create the perfect-sized grow tent for the space you have
Cons
Needs more effort and takes longer to build than kits
Requires experience in DIY
Installing Your Grow Tent
When considering how to set up a grow tent, you need to put in the effort and set your mind on finishing. Grow tents take a bit of time, and if it’s your first attempt, you’ll likely encounter some difficulties while building that will cause setbacks. This is true for both DIY grow tents and grow tent kits. However, you’re less likely to encounter issues with grow tent kits since they come with instructions.
The best way to avoid issues altogether is to prepare for the setbacks. That means having (extra) grow tent support bars to ensure you have the right number for your tent. If you end up having a couple to spare, it’s fine. It’s better to have too much than too little in this case. Another thing is double-checking that you have the right-sized grow tent fan, ventilation system, and other components for your grow tent.
It takes a lot of effort to prepare for the installation, but all of this hard work will come to a head once you start growing cannabis in your very own grow tent. And if you already are growing cannabis in a grow tent, leave a comment below on how you built your setup.
Keep on growing!
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