Harvest Success: The Many Benefits Of An Indoor Grow Tent

There are plenty of positives that come with setting up your own grow tent and Futurama is here to help you get started. In this brief guide we will examine how a grow tent can help you cultivate plants like never before. Perhaps you have been searching for effective ways of growing healthy plants indoors? If so, this guide is for you. If you consider yourself to have a green thumb, these products will no doubt ensure that your beloved plants have the ultimate environment to thrive in.

At Futurama, we have a wide range of grow tents available, with offerings from Mammoth Tents, LightHouse, Gorilla Grow, BudBox and more – all in one convenient online store. It truly has never been easier to grow anything you like, any time of the year. If you would like to find out more about what one of these tents can do for you, there is plenty of useful information to come.

Are Grow Tents Worth It?

While it is true that grow tents are not necessary for plant cultivation, they most certainly are worthwhile for individuals who value year-round harvesting. Using a grow tent, you can quite easily create the perfect environment for the plant of your choosing. On top of this, plants in an ideal environment tend to flower more frequently and are generally more successful than they would be elsewhere.

How Does A Grow Tent Work?

Grow tents are typically designed to be stored in closets, garages, basements, and any other indoor space that can house them. They are taller than they are wide, to allow for upwards growth, and they feature reflective interior walls that reflect UV light back onto the plants. The more reflective the interior lining is, the better it will be for the plants inside. They usually include enough space inside the tent to hang a grow light, add a few plants, and attach a small fan.

Can I Keep A Grow Tent Outside?

Technically, you could use it outside, if you wanted to. However, it is not ideal and ends up being rather unnecessary for multiple reasons. Outside of your home, electricity will be less accessible, and placing extension cables out in the elements can be dangerous. There is also the issue of strong weather or intense wind – while these tents are built to last, they are not indestructible and could be damaged if left outside. The final reason is that these tents are usually quite small, so it is likely that there is some unused space inside your residence where the tent could be kept anyway.

How Big Should My Grow Tent Be?

The answer to this question will depend entirely on how many plants you would like to place inside. For plants that grow to medium size, we recommend 60x120 cm for two plants to coexist comfortably. For three, usually 120x120 cm is more than enough. For larger grow tents that could house around eight plants, the dimensions should be 120x240 cm for optimal growth.

Is A Grow Tent Better Than A Room?

Ultimately, this will depend on your circumstances. Most people do not have the extra space required to convert an entire room into a growing space. Additionally, it can be costly to create a permanent grow room. However, if you foresee that, in the near future, you will require more space than a grow tent can provide, it could make sense to create a dedicated grow room.

Do Grow Tents Work Well?

For individuals who have limited space and are not wanting to break the bank on indoor gardening equipment, these tents are a perfect choice. They are more than capable of helping plants to reach beyond their usual indoor potential.

Do You Really Need A Grow Tent To Grow Indoors?

You do not require one of these products to grow indoors, but it certainly does make life a lot easier. As we mentioned, plants cultivated in an ideal environment will thrive, more so than would be possible if they were simply placed indoors. The reflective linings on the interior also enhance the effects of the grow light and result in faster growth. They also help to contain debris, which limits a lot of the mess that often comes with indoor gardening.

A Few Fantastic Products From Our Online Store

Let’s have a look at some of the options we stock at Futurama. You will notice that there is some variation in price which is directly linked to the size and quality of the indoor tent.

BudBox Pro White XL Plus- HL Grow Tent – 150 x 150 x 220cm

BudBox is a UK-based company that is extremely well-regarded for their products, and this grow tent is further proof of their ability. It has been created using a durable, powder-coated 16mm steel framework, and features click-lock connectors that offer remarkable structural integrity and longevity.

The canvas of this tent is game-changing, as it provides significantly more photosynthetic active radiation than any mylar materials on the market – all while bringing down the chances of those pesky hot spots appearing on the tent. Despite being such an advanced product, it is surprisingly easy to assemble, requiring only a few minutes to complete.

Secret Jardin Dark Room 300W Grow Tent – 300 x 150 x 235cm

This Secret Jardin grow tent is ideal for those who need slightly more room to grow, and the quality is just as good as the previous product. It can be set up with multiple windows and socks that can facilitate a number of unique configurations. We know that many people enjoy a versatile product, and this definitely fits the bill.

The frame is hardy and robust, and the mylar material it implements is resistant to heat, tearing, grease, oil, and moisture. Basically, you can rest easy knowing that your plants are as safe as can be. To top it all off, it comes with an extensive set of accessories that should make your life just that little bit easier. You can even opt for an additional web plant support to keep your crop on the straight and narrow.

Gorilla Grow Tent With 12” Extension Kit – 122 x 122cm

Gorilla is the number one best-selling indoor tent manufacturer worldwide, and when you experience the quality for yourself, you will understand why. This Gorilla grow tent has been professionally designed and can be enjoyed by beginners and experts alike.

Ideal for gardeners who prefer not to work in a cramped space, the large layout offers frustration-free manoeuvring, and the intelligently designed doorways allow for 360-degree access. The fabric of the tent is up to 9x denser than any other offering on the market. In short, it’s pretty much impossible to go wrong with Gorilla Grow.

How Grow Tents Create The Perfect Environment For Your Plants

Indoor grow tents allow you to have fresh produce year-round by facilitating an ideal setting for a controlled indoor garden. There are a few different reasons why plants tend to thrive under these conditions, so let’s get into them here.

To begin with, you have precise control over the growing environment that your plants are in. This includes control over water, light, temperature, humidity, and more, all so that your crop can flourish faster and stronger than would have been possible in normal conditions.

External factors that otherwise would have been out of your control are no longer an issue with these tents. The largest of these is harsh weather, which frequently destroys more sensitive crops and can be detrimental to a harvest. Humidity, heat, cold, heavy rain, and other similar issues are now problems of the past. In fact, you can quite easily install equipment inside the tent to control the atmosphere further. Devices like heaters, fans, humidifiers, lights, and air conditioners can afford you complete control of the conditions inside the tent.

Many indoor grow tents also include an airtight seal and flood-proof floors, which also help to protect the plants from external changes in temperature. Another factor that often flies under the radar is that pests can no longer access the crop inside a grow tent. If you have been gardening for some time, you will already understand how frustrating it can be to have your potential harvest ravaged by pests.

Another major benefit of grow tents is that they can seal odours and allergens inside the interior. Perhaps someone else in your household has allergies, and the presence of certain plants will exacerbate the issue. If the plant is housed inside the tent, this will not be a problem because they are completely sealed off from the rest of the household.

Grow Tents Are Energy Efficient And Cost-Effective

When you first look at these devices, you might see their potential to send your electricity bill through the roof. However, this is not the case. The reflective walls of the interior actively circulate the rays from your grow light, which amplifies the energy considerably.

Essentially, your plants will get all the energy they need and then some, without burning much electricity at all. The reflective nature of the interior comes with the added bonus of more effectively circulating the light throughout the grow tent.

This dispersed light can work wonders for the plant's ability to grow and photosynthesize, as it is receiving energy from all directions. Beyond being extraordinarily efficient for your plants, it can also save you money over time. The controlled environment guarantees that there are no unexpected costs that cause fringe expenditure. This includes the loss of crops due to some of the external factors that we touched on earlier – namely pests, weather, or flooding.

Grow Any Crops You Like, Year Round

One of the most notable advantages of opting for grow tents is that you are no longer limited to seasonal grows. You can grow whichever plant you like, whenever you decide to. So, if you love a certain vegetable, fruit, or herb, but it isn’t currently in season, you shouldn't have any problems making it work inside the controlled environment of an indoor garden. For growers who find themselves feeling impatient while waiting for the right season to arrive, this is the ultimate solution.

In Conclusion

For the plant-lovers who wish to make their garden even more accessible and prosperous, these products are an essential. It is extremely satisfying witnessing your indoor garden grow from strength to strength, eventually leaving you with some incredible crops, flowers, vegetables, or herbs to show for it. We encourage you to have a look through the rest of the grow tents we have on offer, you might just discover the perfect option for your purposes!