A grow tent is a portable system that can be set up and used inside. In most cases, the frame of a grow tent is made of PVC, but in some instances, they are made from more durable metal. Set up of the frames requires no tools or specialized know-how and often is as simple to assemble as a standard camping tent. Meant to be used in combination with grow lights, grow tents are often covered with heavy dark fabric on the outside and have reflective Mylar inside. Access to the interior of the tent is usually possible through a zip-open door. Various openings allow for air intake and exhaust fans to help keep air flowing through the garden environment. A common size is about 4' x 4' and about 6 ?feet tall, although you can find grow tents and grow rooms that are bigger.

So why should you use a grow room instead of leaving your plants sitting out in the open? Part of the benefit of using a tent is the reflective Mylar inner surface. All sides plus the top and bottom of the inside of the tent will be completely covered with Mylar. This way, the light from the grow lamp will be optimized to reach as much of the plant leaf surfaces as possible. This reflective lining is especially important if you are growing plants that demand an overabundance of light, or if you have to place plants on shelves to maximize space. If you are using a light that's not normally used in a home or building, for instance a green light, blue light or red light, this is also very important.

Regularly occurring intervals of darkness are also required by many kinds of plants. Just like animals and humans, they have a circadian rhythm. No matter what is taking place outside the tent, the black-colored material of the exterior prevents light from getting into the tent allowing the plants to remain in complete darkness as needed. The heavy material also helps to maintain the temperature inside the tent consistent. For plants that need warmer temperatures than the typical inside temperature of a house, a grow tent can be very valuable. For instance, lots of people turn their thermostat down significantly in the daytime while they are away at work. Even if your home thermostat is set at 50 degrees Fahrenheit, you can utilize a small, safe, indoor heater inside of the tent without needing to heat the whole house to the higher temperature.

It is easy to use a plant-growing tent. It doesn't take much time to set it up, and it doesn't take any specialized technical skills. In under 45 minutes, the majority could almost certainly set up the tent and the entire system, including lights, plants and fans. Plant tent systems are quite sturdy even though they are portable and fairly lightweight. They offer a protected environment for plants, away from disturbances of pets, children, mishaps, or other commotion.

A grow tent is a progressive way to garden indoors. It's a simple way to control the environment of growing plants. It can lengthen out your growing season by helping to get your garden plants off to an earlier start. After using a plant tent, you are likely to realize that the advantages it offers are worth it.