The Way In Which Grow Tents Can Increase Plant Growth A grow tent is a portable structure that can be set up and used inside. Frames for these structures are generally made from PVC, but some are made of more durable metal. Assembly of the frames requires no tools or specialized know-how and often is as simple to assemble as a normal camping tent. They are commonly covered with heavy dark fabric on the outside and reflective Mylar material inside, and are intended to be used together with grow lights. A zip-open door offers access to the interior of the tent. Various openings permit air intake and exhaust fans to keep air flowing through the garden environment. You can find grow tents and even grow rooms in rather large sizes, however the common size of a grow tent is about 4'x4' and about 6.5 feet tall. Why should you use a grow room instead of leaving your plants sitting outside? The reflective Mylar that is on the interior is part of the benefit of using a tent. The interior of the tent will be fully covered with Mylar on all sides and on the top and bottom. By doing this, the light that is emitted from the grow lamp is maximized allowing it to reach as much of the plant leaf surfaces as possible. If you're growing plants that require an excess of light or if you need to place plants on shelves to maximize space, this reflective lining is especially important. If you are using a light that isn't normally used in a home or building, like a green light, blue light or red light, this is also really important. Many types of plants also need consistently occurring periods of darkness. Just like animals and people, they have a circadian rhythm. During the dark periods, the black-colored material of the exterior inhibits light from coming into the tent, allowing the plants to remain in complete darkness no matter what is happening outside of the tent. The heavy material also helps to maintain the temperature inside the tent constant. For plants that demand warmer temperatures than the regular inside temperature of a house, a grow tent can be very helpful. For example, a lot of people turn their thermostat down significantly during the day while they are away at work. Even if your home thermostat is set at 50 degrees Fahrenheit, you can use a small, safe, indoor heater within the tent without having to heat the whole house to the higher temperature. Using a plant-growing tent is easy. It doesn’t take much time to put it together, and it doesn’t take any specific technical skills. Most people could probably set one up, including the whole system, with lights and plants and fans, inside of 45 minutes. Plant tent systems are transportable and fairly light, but they are generally still pretty sturdy. They supply a protected environment for plants, away from disruptions of pets, kids, 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 early start. Give a plant tent a try; you will soon discover that the results are well worth it. There are many benefits to a hydroponic grow tent, and Dan the Grow Man can clue you into each of them! To learn more about Dan the Grow Man, take a look at their site at danthegrowman.com.
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