Grow Tent vs Grow Room

I’m sure you are excited at the idea of growing your own plants and would like to take up the challenge. There are a lot of products available in the market that can help you in this endeavor. Although there are hundreds of equipment, one of the most important tools that you need to grow plants is a place to grow them in.

There are a lot of choices for housing your plants, but two of the most common ones that people look into are a grow tent or a grow room. Let us look into both these options and compare their differences and similarities.

Grow System for Your Needs

What one needs to know when they are deciding whether to set up a grow tent or a grow room is that each room in a house is different from the others. The amount of moisture and sunlight that each room gets is different and so is the flow of air.

Rooms on the west side usually get more sunlight than those facing east. Rooms in the middle of the house get less air than the ones on the side. Moreover, those who live in northern areas have extreme winters, which can have a negative impact on the growth of plants. This is why an insulated room would be needed and a grow tent won’t be able to provide the necessary insulation. The smallest grow tent on the market are the 2×2 grow tents.

Thus, the decision rests on the climate you live in and the kind of space you could dedicate to the task.

Impact of the Grow System on Your House

The issues won’t be as bad if you own your house. However, you would have to be a little wary if you are renting your house. You can’t do anything without the permission of the house owner, so permission should be taken first before doing any changes.

This is because when a grow room is set up, the room has to go through a lot of changes, but if you have rented a house, you should not make all those changes without getting permission. Even if you get the permission to start growing your plants indoors, it would be a much better option to go with a grow tent as it would not be too intrusive and it is better not to make a lot of changes in a rented house.

A grow tent comes with enough space to store all your equipment. You won’t have to drill holes in the room’s walls or ceilings. A grow tent is also usually waterproof, making it safe for growing plants indoors without causing much harm to the house. Thus, it’s easier and safer to get a grow tent rather than retrofitting the room.

Size of the Garden and Its Function

Space is one of the most important things to consider while deciding if you want to have a grow tent or grow room. If you have a spare room where you can start growing, you should go for it. This can happen if you live in a multi-bedroom apartment. However, if you lack this extra space, you cannot work with a grow room. Even a large 10×10 grow tent would not work for you.

You would also have to look at the infrastructure of your house if you are going to go with a grow room. You would have to consider the type of insulation available in that particular room. Also, adequate windows need to be present in the room so that proper ventilation is available. All these things and more would have to be considered when a grow room is being chosen. If these things are not considered properly, you have a chance of all your hard work going down the drain.

This means that a grow tent is a good choice if you don’t have any of these tools. A grow tent gives you the freedom of growing plants anywhere. On the other hand, you would be able to get a higher yield but would obviously require a little more effort.

Materials Used

The amount and type of material required are one of the most important things when it comes to choosing a grow room or grow tent. One of the pros of having a grow tent is that all the equipment is in the same place and no additional equipment is required as everything comes with the tent. This means that you will have a good sense of how much your budget should be.

On the other hand, if you go for a grow room, you might find that the raw material is relatively cheaper but would require some hard work and labor to get the insulation, lighting, vents etc. set up as they don’t come with the room.