How to Choose the Right Size Grow Tent
If you’re anything like me, you’re more of an indoor gardener than a carpenter, then drilling holes in your walls and ceiling for light hanging and exhaust vents doesn’t make much sense. Consequently, if you’re desperate to start growing (like I was), a grow tent would be the perfect alternative for you: no drilling, no sizing needed; simply put up the tent and plug in the equipment. First and foremost, though, you’ll want to make certain that your growing space is properly measured before purchasing a grow tent.
- The shade provided by your garden’s canopy
- Grow lights (both in terms of their size and the distance between them and your plants)
- Carbon filter, intake/exhaust fans, clip fans are examples of ventilation equipment. A variety of accessories and instruments (such as reservoirs, pumps, soil, nutrients, shears, and so on)
As soon as you’ve determined your ideal growing space, you can begin shopping for a grow tent to fit your needs. Everything that is essential to your garden, including you, must fit comfortably in your grow tent, so let’s get started on finding out how we might accomplish this goal:
Part 1: Planning Out Your Grow
As soon as you’ve determined your ideal growing space, you can begin shopping for a grow tent to suit your needs. Everything that is essential to your garden must be able to fit comfortably in your grow tent, so let’s get to work working out how we can accomplish this goal:
Setting up a Grow Tent Area | Step by Step
Once you’ve decided on a site, assigned an electrical breaker, and planned out your watering procedure, you’re ready to go.
- Create an inventory of the materials and prices for the equipment and accessories (using your blueprint as a guide)
- Make sure anything in the room is out of the way that isn’t necessary for your grow space. This includes any furniture, curtains, pets, carpets, workstations, and other such items. Set up your hydroponics or soil system and decide the space between your pots or buckets, depending on your preference. To ensure adequate working space in and around them, make sure to provide for extra space. Nutrients, sparegrow light bulbs, pruning shears, and other accessories should be stored in a designated area. Plastic storage containers are my preferred method of storage. Locate a location in your growing area where you can install the grow tent. In the event that you intend on exhausting or drawing air from an outside source (or both), consider using a window or a crawl space from the roof. Make sure that your grow tent is close to the exhaust and intake sites
- This is a crucial factor to consider when setting up your grow tent equipment.
What NOT to do in your Grow Area
It’s critical to understand what might cause damage to your grow space. If you want to prevent having a headache throughout your growth season, you should avoid the following things at all costs:
- Maintaining a soiled grow tent and growing environment. Anything that isn’t compostable or recyclable should be kept off the ground and away from your grow tent. Trash is a breeding ground for possible pests, which can then find a home in your grow tent and on your plants as a result. Prevent insect infestations by maintaining a clean and orderly environment
- Avoid becoming disorganized by storing your equipment and accessories in a cluttered area. Cross contamination is a fairly prevalent problem, and if your used ducting comes into contact with the pruning shears that you use to snip off leaves, you might be introducing some harmful bacteria. Do not allow clutter and garbage to accumulate around you. Empty boxes should be removed, and your grow equipment should be designated to keep things organized and secure. Bringing outside equipment into your grow tent is a good idea. This includes ladders, hoses, garbage cans, and any other items that are kept outside. Keep it away from your growing space. Outside pests, like as spider mites, have an easier time getting inside your grow tent and munching on your plants as a result of your actions. Aphids are a frequent pest problem that may be exceedingly difficult to control and eliminate. Prevent yourself from making this mistake by keeping outdoor equipment where it belongs, outside.
Having determined how you want to utilize your area, the following step is to determine which grow tent will best assist you in moving on with the process of putting together the appropriate grow tent.
The Small Square Base (32x32x63)
This grow tent is fantastic, especially if you’re just getting started (whether you want to or for necessity). It provides more than enough ventilation choices and can support the growth of two mature plants that are around 4-5ft tall from the top of the grow container. It incorporates double-line zippers to ensure that no light escapes through, allowing you to sleep in perfect darkness while following your evening routine. According to the schematic above, this grow tent is comprised of the following components:
- A total of 5x 6in. duct openings are available for intake and exhaust choices
- For cable, pipe, and wire management, there are two 4in. duct ports. air exchange and humidity management are made simple with three sleek rectangular air vents. Pocket pouch for quick access to common accessories such as pruning shears, meter, or sunglasses
- 1x pocket pouch for convenient access to common accessories such as a pen
- The grow tent has one sealed window, which allows you to keep an eye on your plants without disrupting the environment. (3) ceiling supports for grow light systems, carbon filter attachments, and any other niceties that you’d like to dangle from the rafters
A double drawstring vent and duct holders are included with the 6″ ducting. The upper 6″ of the duct opening is often utilized for exhausting purposes. You may either attach a fan to the top of the grow tent or run ducting through it from a fan that is located within the tent. If you have an air-cooled hood and would want to run an additional exhaust fan, you may do so through the two 6″ duct openings at the top of the hood. Simply connect ducting to both sides of the air-cooled reflector and put a fan on the opposite side to complete the installation.
Although this is an older grow tent that we used to sell, the majority of its features are still applicable today.
Small Rectangular Base (48x24x60)
Because it is so thin, it is more easily accommodated in large closets (like ones with sliding doors). Growing space is 48 inches wide, 24 inches long, and 60 feet tall in this particular grow tent configuration.
With this grow tent, we propose either three full-sized plants or eight tiny plants to be placed inside (clones, herbs, early vegging growth, etc.). The following items are included with this grow tent:
- For intake and exhaust choices, there are three 6-inch duct openings. For cable, pipe, and wire management, there are two 4in. duct ports. air exchange and humidity management are made simple with three sleek rectangular air vents. Pocket pouch for quick access to common accessories such as pruning shears, meter, or sunglasses
- 1x pocket pouch for convenient access to common accessories such as a pen
- To keep an eye on your plants without upsetting the grow tent environment, 2x sealed windows are provided. 4x roof support beams for grow lights, carbon filters, and any items you’d like to hang from the roof
- Front entry with two doors to accommodate the large size
I’ve personally used this grow tent for both moms and clones, and it’s a reliable complement to any growing environment. You have less customization options with a freestanding unit because it only comes with three 6in. duct ports, none of which are located at the bottom of the unit for improved air intake quality.
Medium Rectangular Base (48x48x78)
This grow tent is far larger than the two prior grow tents that we discussed. The dimensions of this grow tent are 4x4ft in length and 6.5ft in height. For this size grow tent, we recommend that you place four full-size plants in it, allowing you plenty of freedom to move about. You can also squeeze 6 in there, but it will be a tight fit. You may also accommodate 16 small-sized plants that will grow to be no more than 2 feet tall in this space. The following items are included with this grow tent:
- A total of 5x 6in. duct openings are available for intake and exhaust choices
- For cable, pipe, and wire management, there are two 4in. duct ports. air exchange and humidity management are made simple with three sleek rectangular air vents. Pocket pouch for quick access to common accessories such as pruning shears, meter, or sunglasses
- 1x pocket pouch for convenient access to common accessories such as a pen
- There are 1x sealed windows so you can keep an eye on your plants without upsetting the grow tent environment. 4x roof support beams for grow lights, carbon filters, and any items you’d like to hang from the roof
- Two side entrances (on the left and right) let you to move around your grow tent with ease. It can also be used for optional entrances.
This is one of the most widely used grow tents in history. The size is ideal for medium-sized grow spaces, and there is lots of room for modification to help you make the most of your growing space. Because of its large size, this grow tent is quite popular. It’s the perfect size, neither too little nor too large. This layout is enhanced by the presence of two side doors, which allow you to work on your plants without having to enter via the front entrance. You can see it in action in this promotional film for Yield Lab grow tents that we produced.
Large Rectangular Base (96x48x78)
GrowAce.com features one of the largest grow tents available on the market. This is a commitment to ensuring higher returns in the future. It’s essentially two Yield Lab Grow Tents (48x48x78) bundled into an one package. Serious and devoted gardeners are aware that it will take up the majority of the available space in their grow area, so they plan accordingly. This has a surface size of 4x8ft and a height of 6.5ft. It is ideal for you to be able to accommodate 8 full-sized plants (4-5ft tall) easily in this monster-sized grow tent.
Alternatively, if you’re growing SOG or smaller plants, you can fit around 25 small-sized plants.
- Growing space is at a premium in this grow tent, which is one of the largest available on the market. Increased yields are promised as a result of this agreement. It’s essentially two Yield Lab Grow Tents (48x48x78) bundled into an one unit. Professional and devoted growers understand that it will take up the majority of your growing space, so plan ahead of time to accommodate this. A 4x8ft square with a height of 6.5ft has been created. Ideally, you should be able to accommodate 8 full-sized plants (4-5ft tall) in this monster-sized grow tent. Working in and around them will be easier because of the extra space provided. For smaller plants or a SOG grow, you may fit around 25 small-sized plants in the container. Among the features of this grow tent are these:
The highest amount of personalization is available with this huge grow tent. You have many more duct ports, allowing for massive exhausting with 8-inch high-output fans and enormous carbon filters to be accomplished. Large open entrances make it easy to reach to all of your plants without a fuss. For professional growers, this is without a doubt one of the greatest grow tents available on the market. BONUS: This following video demonstrates all of the many design possibilities available for your grow tents.
You should learn to experiment and enjoy yourself while doing so because it is your grow room and you are the expert on what is best for your plants.
We hope that this article has assisted you in determining which grow tent is most suited for your growth requirements.
If you found this article useful, please share it with others. Please note that this item was initially published in January 2015 and has been updated to ensure accuracy and completeness of the information provided.
Detailed Guide To Choosing The Right Size Grow Tent For Your Plants
Are you unsure of the size of grow tent you’ll want based on the quantity of cannabis plants you intend to cultivate? I’ve broken down all of the criteria that need to be examined so that the decision-making process will take no more than a few minutes to complete. In general, you should have 22 feet of grow area per mature cannabis plant in your grow tent, according to the American Cannabis Association. You’ll also need to make room for other products such as a humidifier. These estimations are based on the assumption that you will not train your plants.
Depending on the training technique you choose, this might result in an increase in the amount of area required per plant.
By following the steps in this guide, you will have answers to the following questions:
- What is the appropriate size grow tent for four plants? What size grow tent do you recommend for 8 plants? What size grow tent do you recommend for 12 plants? And so on.
- What size grow tent should I use for autoflowers
- What size should the grow tent be
- How tall should it be
- How to manage the height of your plant while it is growing in a grow tent
- When looking for grow tents, there are a few more things to consider.
Finally, it boils down to how effectively you can utilize a particular area and whether or not you are taking efforts to guarantee that you are making the most of your space.
How many cannabis plants per grow tent?
All of these suggestions are based on the assumption that you will be planting in 3 or 5 gallon grow bags or buckets.
What size grow tent for 1 cannabis plant:
When growing one cannabis plant, I recommend a grow tent that is 24 inches by 24 inches by 48 inches.
What size grow tent for 2 cannabis plants:
In order to produce two cannabis plants, I propose a grow tent that is 24′′ x 48′′.
What size grow tent for 4 cannabis plants:
I propose a grow tent that is 48 inches by 48 inches by 80 inches in size for four plants.
What size grow tent for 6 to 8 cannabis plants:
I propose a grow tent that is 96′′x 48′′x 80′′ in size.
What size grow tent for 10 cannabis plants:
I propose one that is 96′′x 48′′x 80′′ in size. One 24′′x48′′ in. grow tent with one 24′′x48′′ in. Ten plants may be grown in a grow tent.
What size grow tent for 12 to 16 cannabis plants:
I propose using *two* 48′′x96′′x80 in. grow tents for a total of 12 to 16 marijuana plants.
What size grow tent for autoflowers:
Autoflowers typically reach a height of 3 feet. If you’re thinking of growing autoflowers in a grow tent, I’d recommend following the same requirements as those listed above. Here’s why: Even these autoflowers are smaller in stature, their branches may still span a significant amount of space when completely developed, despite the fact that their height is reduced. As a result, cultivating autoflowers in a grow tent will not result in significant space savings when compared to growing ordinary cannabis plants in the same space.
However, there isn’t a significant change in the quantity of room you’ll have.
I’ll outline strategies for managing the height and growth of your plants so that you can really fit this many plants into your grow tent in the sections below.
Determine the space needed per plant:
Cannabis plants may grow to a variety of sizes, many of which are within the control of the grower. Identifying how much room you’ll require for each plant is an excellent starting point for figuring how much overall area you’ll want in a grow tent or greenhouse. The three and five gallon grow bags are the most often used grow bags for cannabis cultivation at home, respectively.
It is recommended to allow 2 gallons of soil for every foot of anticipated plant height as a general rule of thumb. To determine the overall amount of space required inside your future grow tent, I’ll begin by dividing the diameters of various-sized grow bags into smaller segments.
Grow Bag Size (Gal.) | Height(cm) | Diameter(cm) |
1 gal. | 16cm | 18cm |
2 gal. | 20cm | 22.5cm |
3 gal. | 23cm | 27cm |
5 gal. | 27.5cm | 31.5cm |
7 gal. | 29cm | 36.5cm |
10 gal. | 31cm | 40.5cm |
15 gal. | 33cm | 46cm |
20 gal. | 40cm | 51cm |
Take a look at the diameters shown above for each of the grow bag sizes available. But you can’t stop there since the plant’s branches will eventually extend over the edge of the grow bag, requiring you to cut them back. When using 3 and 5 gallon grow bags, keep in mind that the cannabis plants can grow up to 13-15cm over the edge of the grow bag on any one side of the bag. In a 5 gallon grow bag, a mature plant is growing. Taking this into consideration, if you want to cultivate four plants in three-gallon grow bags, you need provide 44-49cm (16-17.5in) of room per plant in total.
If you want to grow in larger bags or buckets, you should anticipate that the branches may likely develop longer than the 13-15cm indicated for 3 or 5 gallon grow bags, so give your cannabis plants even more breathing room.
It is theoretically possible to cram them all into a 3x3ft grow tent, but there would be no room for a standing fan or a humidifier in such situation.
If you want a comfortable fit for four cannabis plants in 3-5 gallon grow bags (as well as a humidifier), a 44 grow tent (48′′x48′′x60′′ in.) is the best option.
How tall should my grow tent be?
You should absolutely stay with the usual 80-inch height on the 4×4 grow tents whether you’re growing cannabis or a tall vegetable plant like tomatoes. This is the reason why: Your grow light will dangle around one foot from the ceiling of the grow tent, and depending on the power of your grow light, you’ll need between 18 and 24 inches between the grow light and the plant surface of the growing environment. As a result, you’ve already utilized up 2.5-3ft of your available height. That leaves you with 3.5ft of space for your cannabis plants, maybe a bit more if you’re able to hang your grow light a little higher in the ceiling.
Using a little grow tent with a shorter height may be sufficient if you’re growing smaller plants such as succulents or house flowers in your garden.
Leave space for a humidifier in your grow tent:
Growing plants inside has several advantages, one of which is the ability to regulate the atmosphere in order to produce the finest harvest possible. It’s important to remember that while deciding on the size of your grow tent, you should choose one that has adequate space for your plants and also has a humidifier. This 6 liter humidifier is one of my favorites. The digital display that allows you to select the correct humidity level on your own so that humidity levels don’t become a guessing game is a great feature.
It will occupy an area of around 11 inches by 7 inches in your grow tent. I calculated the dimensions and discovered that you can fit one of these humidifiers into a 4×4 grow tent with four cannabis plants without any difficulty.
Side note on grow tent humidity:
When it comes to cultivating cannabis, humidity is really important. Air that is too dry can inhibit development, whereas air that is too humid will promote mold or decay. Cannabis clones require 70 percent humidity since they absorb the majority of their water through their leaves while their roots are establishing. The remaining vegetative and blooming growth cycles can be completed at humidity levels of 50 percent or higher. Because tomatoes are primarily water, if you’re cultivating tomato plants, you’ll need 70-80 percent humidity to keep them healthy.
Controlling Plant Height In Your Grow Tent:
The ability to adjust the height of your cannabis plants will be critical if you want to successfully fit four plants into a 44 grow tent. Fortunately, there are a few strategies you may use to keep the height of your cannabis plant under control.
Switch plants to flowering phase at the right time:
When your cannabis plant has grown to half the height you want it to achieve at the end of the vegetative development period, reduce the length of the lighting cycle from 18 hours to 12 hours. The idea for this is that your plant will continue to grow the remaining 50% during the flowering cycle. This has shown to be a reliable rule of thumb, and it will assist you in growing plants that are the appropriate size for your grow tent.
Top Your Cannabis Plant:
Remove the top node of the main stem of your plant and discard it. Not only will this limit the height of the plant, but it will also allow hormones to seep downward to the bigger branches, assisting them in producing additional buds.
Low Stress Train Your Cannabis Plant (LST):
Your biggest branches should be bent over to the edge of the grow bucket and tied down in some way early on in their vegetative development. The branches will naturally bend upwards toward the light as a result of this strategy, but the eventual height of your plants will be reduced as a result. More information about LST may be found in my piece about increasing cannabis yields.
Use a smaller grow bag to grow smaller plants
In the event that you’re concerned about your cannabis plants taking up too much space within your grow tent, providing the roots a limited place to grow in might assist you limit their final growth. Instead of a 5 gallon grow bag, a 3 gallon grow bag will suffice. A 7 or 10 gallon grow bag, on the other hand, may accommodate a larger-sized plant that will take up the whole grow tent, allowing for more root development.
Do More Cannabis Plants In One Grow Tent Equal More Yields?
Trying to cram as many plants as possible into a small space will not necessarily result in higher yields. As a result of overcrowding your tent, your plants will metaphorically be fighting each other for light and CO2. In a research conducted by McGill University on cannabis yields, one of the factors cited was proper plant spacing. Without a doubt, four plants in a 4×4 foot grow tent will produce more than two or three plants in the same size grow tent. I’m referring about the attempt to overcrowd 5 or 6 adult-sized plants into a grow tent with a diameter of 4 4 feet.
The same amount of harvest from 1 to 2 plants as you would from 3 or 4 plants might result if your lighting isn’t powerful enough, so make sure your illumination is enough.
Read my instructions on how to get the right amount of light and coverage here. Please see my guide on optimizing yields for more information.
That’s it!
You are now completely prepared to go out and get the appropriate size grow tent to accommodate whatever number of plants that you desire. These are broad suggestions that should be sufficient for most situations. When it comes to plant space, remember that more space is always preferable if you have the financial flexibility to go one size up and give your plants a bit more breathing room. However, the final decision is entirely up to you. If you’re planning on purchasing a grow tent in the near future, be sure to read my guide on selecting the correct sized grow tent fan, as well as my guide to the best grow tents on the market!
FAQ:
You have complete control over the amount of space each plant takes up in your grow tent. I estimate that you’ll need 44-49cm per cannabis plant if you’re using 3 or 5 gallon grow bags.
How many cannabis plants fit in a 4×4 grow tent?
You should be able to cultivate four cannabis plants in three or five gallon grow bags, and you should have enough space to accommodate a humidifier.
How do I control cannabis plant height?
By reducing light exposure from 18 to 12 hours each day after the cannabis plant has grown to half of its target height, you may begin blooming your plant.
Do I need a humidifier for my grow tent?
Humidity is essential for producing cannabis and preventing powdery mildew, which can kill your plants if not maintained properly. Allow for additional room (about 126 inches) for a humidifier.
What Size Grow Tent for 2,4,6,9, 12, 20 Plants?
A grow tent enables you to create an indoor garden to compensate for the lack of outside area that you may have. When I originally decided that I wanted to put up a grow tent, I was perplexed as to what size grow tent I should get for 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, and 20 plants. In order to start a successful indoor garden, the very first and most significant decision to be made is the size of the grow tent to be used. Based on my own personal experience, I’ve discovered that a very little or extremely large tent may not be the best choice for the objective of your indoor garden, which is to cultivate healthy plants while increasing production.
Grow Tent Size vis-à-vis Number of Plants
Obtainable from: hubpages.com A variety of forms and sizes are available for grow tents to suit your needs. The square and rectangular grow tents are the most common shapes for growing plants. Some grow tents are available in a variety of heights, including high, low, and adjustable. How do you determine the appropriate size grow tent when there are so many options? This advice is recommended by the majority of expert indoor gardeners and grow tent manufacturers for use in selecting the appropriate size grow tent for the amount of plants you intend to grow.
On the other side, an inadequately sized grow tent will not provide an optimal growth environment for your plants since, once grown, your plants may get congested.
Factors to Consider in Choosing the Right Size Grow Tent
When determining the most appropriate grow tent size for the amount of plants you intend to cultivate, a lot of considerations must be taken into account.
1. Type of Plants
Different plants are of varying heights and widths. The stem diameter, the leaf height, and the structure of the leaves are used to calculate their sizes. If you have a grow tent of a certain size, you must estimate how many plants may be comfortably accommodated in it depending on the miniature size of the plants. A packed grow tent will have an adverse effect on the appropriate circulation of air and amount of light within the tent, as well as the general growth of the plant in its natural environment.
2. Cultivation Strategies
The image is from of succulentsandsunshine.com. The amount of plants you can accommodate within a grow tent will be affected by whether you harvest continuously or grow plants in cycles. Make a decision on whether you want to cultivate your plants in a single tent until they are ready to harvest. As a continuous harvester, you would most likely need distinct tents for the vegetative, blooming, and harvesting stages of plant development. The same size tent will be able to accommodate a varying number of plants at different stages of development.
If you are interested in producing little plants that will be harvested often, a larger number of plants will fit within your grow tent.
The amount of plants that will fit within the same-sized tents may vary according on how you intend to grow your plants, as well as the containers, hydro system, and lights that you employ.
3. System Selection
The choice between a soil-based and a hydroponic system will also have an impact on the number of plants that can be comfortably accommodated in a grow tent. Since the plants in a hydroponic indoor garden do not have to fight for light and water, you will be able to place them closer to one another in a hydroponic tent than you would in a soil-based system. As a result, more plants can be grown in a hydroponic tent of the same size as they can in a soil-based tent of the same size.
4. Power Sources Available
Grow tents need a great deal of light, according to growweedeasy. Most homes have 100 amp services with breakers for 15, 20, and 24 amps. Some homes, on the other hand, were designed with higher amp services. Assuming this scenario, a 2′ x 4′ grow tent can accommodate up to four plants, while in some homes, only two or three plants are feasible. The number of plants you can grow in a tent is determined by the amount of available power for the grow lights. Your plants will require ample lighting to grow healthy and strong.
The number of lights you can run inside the tent will decide the number of plants you can grow, as each grow light is only effective for a specific number of plants.
5. Available Space
According to 420magazine.com Many beginning indoor gardeners begin by deciding on the number of plants they desire to cultivate, selecting the appropriate size grow tent, and determining where they will place the tent to begin growing their plants. It is crucial to first evaluate whether or not you have the necessary room within your home to put up the tent before proceeding in this direction. The grow tent should be a few inches or two feet smaller than the available area in order to make setup and maintenance easier and more convenient.
Measure the height, length, and breadth of the space where you intend to set up your grow tent before proceeding. It is possible that certain components of the grow tent will be located outside of the tent, in which case you will need to provide for more room than the actual tent size.
Conclusion
When evaluating the number of plants that may be grown in a given size grow tent, there are a variety of elements to consider. While there is a general guideline or manufacturer’s recommendation, the type of plant you are growing, the type of system you are using in your tent, the cultivating method, and the amount of electric power available will all influence the number of plants that can be accommodated in a particular tent. A grow tent provides the optimal growth environment for your plants, allowing them to develop healthy and robust, resulting in increased production.
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Best Size Tent for 2 Plants – What Size Grow Tent for 2 Plants
When you know what cultivation technique you want to use to develop your plants, choosing the ideal size tent for 2 plants becomes a simple process. Using the following article, we’ll go over how large of a grow tent you’ll need for two plants in order to achieve various growing styles, such as Sea of Green, Topping, Low-Stress Training, and Screen of Green. Here are our top picks for the Best 2 Plant Grow Tent Kitif you just want to know what the best 2 plant grow tent kit is:
Best 2 Plant Grow Tent Kits
Image | Name | Rating | Shop |
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MARS HYDRO Grow Tent Kit Complete TS600W LED Grow Light 2x2ft | VIEW PRICE | ||
BloomGrow Grow Tent Kit 32”x32”x 63′ 1200W LED | VIEW PRICE | ||
MARS HYDRO Grow Tent Kit CompleteTSW 2000W Led Grow Light 4x4FT | VIEW PRICE | ||
VIVOSUN 2-in-1 48”x36”x72” Mylar Reflective Grow Tent | VIEW PRICE |
What Size Grow Tent for 2 Plants
What size grow tent do I need for two plants of different sizes? In order to cultivate two plants utilizing the Sea of green approach, you’ll need a grow tent that’s 2′ by 2′ at the very least. If you want to use the Screen of Green Technique, a 2′ x 4′ grow tent or a 4′ x 4′ grow tent would be a better choice than a 2′ x 4′ grow tent.
- The Sea of Green is a 2′ x 2′ Grow Tent
- The Screen of Green is a 4′ x 4′ Grow Tent
- And the Topping is a 4′ 2′ Grow Tent. A 2′ by 3′ grow tent is used for low-stress training.
Sea of Green – 1 sq/ft per plant
For each plant in the sea of green technique, one square foot of area is required. In order to accommodate two plants, you’ll need a modest grow tent with at least 2 sq/ft of floor area. A 2′ by 2′ Grow Tent is ideal for the sea of green approach because it is typically difficult to locate tents this tiny. If you plan on employing the sea of green technique, it is best to get a 2′ x 2′ Grow Tent.
Best Grow Tent for 2 Plants – Sea of Green
A tent for two plants, such as theMARS HYDRO Grow Tent Kit 2x2ft (Buy Online), is the perfect option if you intend to use the sea of green approach. Grow tent set with a 2′ x 2′ footprint, a 600-watt MARS HYDRO LED grow light, a light timer, a hygrometer, yoyo hangers, a 4-inch inline fan, and a 4-inch carbon filter is included in this package.
VIVOSUN 2-in-1 48”x36”x72” Mylar Reflective Grow Tent for Indoor Hydroponic Growing System
Vivosun’s 2-in-1 Mylar Reflective Grow Tent (Buy Online) is 48″ x 36″ x 72″ and has a total height of 72″. This grow tent is ideal for growing plants in a sea of green environment utilizing the sea of green technique. Vegetative plants and clones can be kept in one chamber, while blooming plants can be kept in the larger side chamber of the tent.
Screen of Green –4-6 sq/ft per plant
If you wish to use the screen of green approach, each plant will require around 4-6 square feet of area. In order to cultivate two plants, you’ll need 8-12 sq/ft of available area.
Using the screen of green approach, a grow tent measuring 4 feet by 4 feet is the very minimum size you’ll require to accommodate the growth of two plants. However, if you want to grow larger plants in your grow tent, a 4′ x 3′ Grow Tent would be the preferable option.
Best Grow Tent for 2 Plants – Screen of Green
Grow Tent Kit for 2 Plants (MARS HYDRO 4x4ft Grow Tent Kit (Buy Online)) is the best 2 plant grow tent kit available. This grow tent package contains a 48″ by 48″ Grow Tent, a 2000-Watt Dimmable Light, and other accessories. MARS HYDRO LED Grow Light, Light Timer, 4-inch Inline Fan, Fan Ducting, Fan Speed Controller, and a 4-inch Carbon Filter are included with the purchase of the Mars HYDRO LED Grow Light.
BloomGrow 1200W LED Full Spectrum Professional Grow Light Strips + 32”x32”x63” 600D Mylar Grow Tent Room
Growing in the BloomGrow 1200W LED Grow Tent Kit (Buy Online) is a step up from the tiny 2′ by 2′ grow tent that was previously available. Growing equipment included in this grow tent kit are: a grow tent measuring 3 feet 3 feet 5 inches in size, a 1200W LED grow light, a 4-inch inline fan, a PremiumCarbon Filter, aluminum ducting, a mechanical timer, a set of Ratchet Hangers, and a Hydrometer. It also includes a heavy-duty polyester net that may be used to teach your plants utilizing the screen of green approach, which is included with this grow tent kit.
Topping –2-4 sq/ft per plant
If you intend to top your plants, then each plant will require between 2-4 square feet of space. Because they will develop more lateral branches and a larger canopy, you will need a grow tent that is 4-8 sq/ft in size to accommodate two plants.
Best Grow Tent for 2 Plants – Topping
In terms of compact grow tents, the Gorilla Grow Tent Shorty (available for purchase on Amazon) is one of the better options available. The gorilla grow tent has dimensions of 2 x 2.5 x 5 feet and is constructed of heavy-duty 1680 Denier Nylon for durability. The gorilla grow shorty is ideal for rooms with low ceilings, and you can even raise its height to up to 10-feet by using extension kits (sold separately).
Low-Stress Training –2 sq/ft per plant
If you’re going to use the low-stress training approach, you’ll need to provide each plant 2 square feet of area. Therefore, a 2′ x 2′ Grow Tent would enough for low-stress training, but a 3′ 3′ Grow Tent would be a better choice if you have the extra area to dedicate to it.
Choosing the Right Size Grow Tent
According to their genetic makeup, plants are available in a variety of sizes and forms. It will be necessary to take into consideration the size of a plant’s stem, leaves, and overall height while selecting a grow tent. It is possible that certain plants will reach a bigger mature height than others, in which case you may need to purchase a larger 72-inch grow tent rather than a more compact 63-inch grow tent. Another issue is that certain plants might have a larger canopy than others, which can crowd out nearby plants and reduce light penetration and air circulation.
Type of Light
The size of your grow tent will be determined by the type of light you use and the amount of space available. Lights like as high-pressure sodium and metal halide will necessitate a bigger canopy than LED grow lights. This is largely owing to the fact that high-pressure sodium and mercury-vapor lamps generate a great deal of heat, which can be difficult to disperse in a confined area. It is also necessary to position HID lights far above the plants in order to reduce the danger of damage caused by the high levels of light and heat emitted by the lights.
If you intend to use a Metal Halide or a High-Pressure Sodium Lamp, you’ll need to purchase a 72-inch tent to accommodate the additional height.
Hydroponics vs Soil
Plants grown on soil will require more room than plants cultivated in a hydroponic system, which will require less space. As a rule of thumb, a plant grown in soil will require 1.5 times the amount of area required by a similar plant cultivated in an Ebb and Flow Hydroponic System or a Deep Water Culture System.
Ventilation
A more powerful ventilation system will be required for a larger grow tent in order to handle smells and expel excess heat. As a result, you’ll need to make sure that the fan and carbon filter are the appropriate size for the size of your grow tent. In most cases, a 4-inch inline fan will suffice for a tiny 2′ by 2′ grow tent with only two plants. However, if you purchase a 4′ x 4′ grow tent, you may find that you need to upgrade to a 6-inch fan and carbon filter in order to manage the increased amount of air in the tent.
Space Constraints
If you live in a tiny house or apartment, you’ll most likely have a restricted amount of area for a grow tent to accommodate your needs. Because of this, you’ll want to acquire the smallest grow tent you can find while yet providing enough area for your plants to develop healthy and robust. If you have a limited amount of area, a tiny 2′ by 2′ grow tent might be your best bet. It might be possible to apply the sea of green approach in that situation in order to optimize the yield obtained from a tiny grow tent.
This will save you the time and work required to maintain the sea of green approach.
Conclusion
This post has discussed some of the factors you should take into consideration when selecting the appropriate size grow tent. However, there are still a number of personal elements to consider, such as your climate, electricity bills, living arrangements, and physical endurance and health, that will need to be taken into consideration before making a final decision. The most important thing to remember is that a grow tent must be suitably sized in order to give optimal growing conditions for your plants.
How Many Plants Per Square Foot Indoors
- Grow Tents in the following sizes: Best Size Tent for 2 Plants–2′ x 2′ Grow Tent
- Best Size Tent for 4 Plants–2′′ x 4′ or 3′ x 3′ Grow Tents
- Best Size Tent for 6 Plants–4′ x 4′ Grow Tent
- Best Size Tent for 9 Plants–4′ x 8′ or 5′ x 5′ Grow Tents
- Best Size Tent for 12 Plants–5′
What Size Grow Tent for 12 Plants?
The question is, how do you select a grow tent size – and then select a grow tent size for your 12 new plants? That is exactly what we will be discussing in this piece.
How High Will Your Plants Grow?
In the end, the size of the grow tent required to accommodate 12 fully developed adult plants is determined by one important factor: the height of the adult plants. How tall do you want your fully grown plants to be when they are finished? Three-foot-tall plants may be accommodated in the majority of standard grow tents available on the market, which are between 60 and 78 inches in height. They will grow well in three- to five-gallon plant containers. Would you want a plant that is a little taller?
As a result, the size of your fully grown plants, as well as the height you want them to reach, will define the size of your grow tent.
You will, however, require a larger grow tent, which will be more expensive. It goes without saying that twelve 4′ high plants will take up significantly more room than twelve 3′ high plants.
Tips for Choosing Accurate Grow Tent Dimensions
There is a huge selection of grow tents available in a range of forms and sizes. In most cases, they are designed in such a way that they have a smaller square or rectangular base and are far larger in height than they are in width. This is done in order to increase the height area. In order to overcrowd your plants, you must consider both the quantity of shelf space available and the amount of height available. That is something you should absolutely bear in mind. A decent rule of thumb is to increase the height of your plant by at least four inches over its maximum growth height.
If you have a very large grow tent for 12 full-size plants, the floor dimension will be significantly larger than if you have a smaller grow tent for 12 smaller plants.
These grow tents offer enough height room to accommodate up to 12 full-size plants, and they also have plenty of floor space.
One Grow Tent or Several?
For the simple reason that plants can develop from a seedling to a fully grown plant with a significant variance in size, you may want to invest in many grow tents rather than a single, large one to accommodate this variation. Dividing your plants into smaller and larger ones is a good idea. To supplement your big grow tent (at least 96″ wide for full-size plants), you might select a smaller, taller and narrower grow tent with dimensions of around 48″ wide, 24″ deep, and 60 ” tall in addition to your large grow tent.
You may acquire a few of these smaller plants to provide a great variation in the area between the needs for full-size plants and the requirements for tiny size plants.
They require more light, a greater humidity level (because to the tiny size of their leaves), and less ventilation than other plants.
Your Grow Tent Space
The size of a grow tent for 12 plants is determined by the height you want your plants to reach, the ratio of juveniles to fully grown adult plants, and the amount of physical space you have available in your grow area to accommodate your plants.
If you have the space for really huge grow tents, go ahead and do it! However, if you do not, you may find yourself having to reduce the size of the plant merely to ensure that all 12 people can live peacefully.
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Introduction
Greetings, growers! It appears that you are ready to begin your next (or first, as the case may be) growth expedition. And, after all, it was the search for the proper tent size that got you up here. Let’s start with a consensus on one point: “The size of a tent has an impact on output, cost, harvest time, and other aspects of farming.” Taking that into consideration, it may be as tiny as 2’x2′ for 1-4 plants or as large as 10’x10′ for 20-30 plants, or anything in between. And the decision is surely influenced by a number of things.
By the time you’ve finished reading this article, you’ll be certain of the precise tent size you want.
Grow Room Size Per Plant: What Matters?
For the sake of argument, let us assume that you are unsure about the size of your grow tent or the quantity of plants you intend to produce. So, what would be the relationship between these two concepts? And what is the most important factor in this relationship? You will discover a plethora of responses to this question online. Due to the fact that there are several deciding elements, such as-
- The manner in which the plants develop
- The lighting conditions
- The size of the containers In addition, there are expectations for yield.
It is possible to grow a different number of plants in the same tent if you factor in all of the factors. For example, if you want to get a yield of 2 pounds from a 4×4 grow tent, you’ll need to put 2 trousers inside and offer around 1000 watts of light per square foot. If you’re OK with 1-1.5 pound of produce from the same conditions, the plant number can be increased by a factor of two. We do not, on the other hand, overwhelm you with a sophisticated formula that takes into account a plethora of elements.
So let’s take a closer look at it.
Size Guide for Low-Stress Training(LST)
Plant training practices that are commonplace are related with a low-stress training approach (LST). The goal of LST is to cause the plants’ normal development to cease vertically while also increasing their yield. It requires a longer period of time than other less-practiced training techniques (HST, Super Cropping). However, because it is the safest type of practice, the majority of producers prefer to adhere to it. LST approaches may be divided into two categories. The SOG (Sea of Green) and ScrOG (Screen of Green) are the most well-known types of SOG, though.
SOG Training: Plant-vs-Size Guide
Credit for the image goes to zion420.com. The goal of a SOG plant training method is to give the right amount of light energy to the plants’ top layer of leaves. If you ensure that all of the plants are at the same stage of development, they will grow together to form a green canopy, which is known as a “Sea of Green.” The grow area should be utilized effectively in order to supply sufficient light to the upper layers of the plants’ growth. And the rule is to maintain a plant density of one plant per square foot at all times, regardless of the season.
What’s the gist of it? For SOG type cultivation, a plant density of one plant per square foot is optimal. To help you determine how big your SOG-Table grow room should be, we’ve put up a full grow room size calculator: Sizing Guidelines for SOG Grow Tents
of plants | Plant Density | Size of Tent | Our Pick |
1 plant | 1 plant/ sq. ft. | 1.3’x1.3’ | TopoGrow 16″X16″X48″ |
2 plants | 1 plant/ sq. ft. | 1.3’x1.3’ | TopoGrow 16″X16″X48″ |
4 plants | 1 plant/ sq. ft. | 2’x2’ | CoolGrows 2x2x4 |
6 plants | 1 plant/ sq. ft. | 2’x4′ | iPower 48″x24″x60″ |
8 plants | 1 plant/ sq. ft. | 2’x4′ | iPower 48″x24″x60″ |
9 plants | 1 plant/ sq. ft. | 3’x4′ | TopoGrow 48″x36″ |
10 plants | 1 plant/ sq. ft. | 3’x4′ | TopoGrow 48″x36″ |
15 plants | 1 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x4′ | Apollo Horticulture 48”x48” |
16 plants | 1 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x4′ | Apollo Horticulture 48”x48” |
20 plants | 1 plant/ sq. ft. | 5’x5′ | Helios 60″ x 60″ |
30 plants | 1 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x8′ | TopoGrow D-Door 96″x48″ |
ScrOG Training: Plant-vs-Size Guide
Photograph courtesy of Scrogger.com Growers who are new to plant training procedures frequently make the mistake of conflating SOG with ScrOG. Where there are clearly distinguishing characteristics between them. Allow me to make them easy to understand. A screen with various apertures must be placed between the plant media and the light source in order to achieve optimal results with this approach. Plant tips will grow in a natural manner up to the screen and then begin to grow ‘horizontally’ over the frame.
For obvious reasons, this will take up more room in the grow tent, which will aid in the growing process.
What’s the gist of it?
For the record, here is the entire chart: Table: Grow Tent Sizing Guidelines for ScrOG
of plants | Plant Density | Size of Tent | Our Pick |
1 plant | 0.25 plant/ sq. ft. | 2’x2’ | CoolGrows 2x2x4 |
2 plants | 0.25 plant/ sq. ft. | 2’x4′ | iPower 48″x24″x60″ |
4 plants | 0.25 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x4′ | Apollo Horticulture 48”x48” |
6 plants | 0.25 plant/ sq. ft. | 5’x5′ | Helios 60″ x 60″ |
8 plants | 0.25 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x8′ | TopoGrow D-Door 96″x48″ |
9 plants | 0.25 plant/ sq. ft. | 5′ x 9′ | Gorilla Grow Tent 5′ x 9′ |
10 plants | 0.25 plant/ sq. ft. | 5′ x 9′ | Gorilla Grow Tent 5′ x 9′ |
15 plants | 0.25 plant/ sq. ft. | 8′ x 8′ | Gorilla Grow Tent 8′ x 8′ |
16 plants | 0.25 plant/ sq. ft. | 8′ x 8′ | Gorilla Grow Tent 8′ x 8′ |
20 plants | 0.25 plant/ sq. ft. | 10’ x 10’ | Gorilla Grow Tent 10′ x 10′ |
Other LST Trainings
Aside from SOG and ScrOG, there are two more ways that can be compared to LST procedures: topping and FIMing. However, there is no requirement for any type of stress implementation with Topping. However, because these two techniques are sibling-type practices, we’ll address plant densities for both at the same time to save time.
Topping and FIMing: Plant-vs-Size Guide
The plant’s top growth must be squeezed or cut off during both topping and FIMing procedures, depending on the method used. They’ll ultimately attain vertical growth and make greater use of the resources that are available to them (lights etc). Growth Time elapsed since the topping was applied The fundamental rule of each of these training processes is the same: you must expose numerous tips towards lights rather than just one. Instead of a single cola in the form of a Christmas tree, there will eventually be 4-10 growth points.
- The amount of space that each of the trees may take is greater than that of bush-style SOG plants but less than that of expansive ScrOG plants.
- What’s the gist of it?
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- The following table shows the recommended size of a grow tent for topping and FIMing.
of plants | Plant Density | Size of Tent | Our Pick |
1 plant | 0.75 plant/ sq. ft. | 1.3’x1.3’ | Casolly 16″x16″x48” |
2 plants | 0.75 plant/ sq. ft. | 1.3’x1.3’ | Casolly 16″x16″x48” |
4 plants | 0.75 plant/ sq. ft. | 2’x2’ | CoolGrows 2x2x4 |
6 plants | 0.75 plant/ sq. ft. | 2’x4′ | iPower 48″x24″x60″ |
8 plants | 0.75 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x3′ | Secret Jardin Lodge 4′ x 3′ |
9 plants | 0.75 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x3′ | Secret Jardin Lodge 4′ x 3′ |
10 plants | 0.75 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x4′ | Apollo Horticulture 48”x48” |
15 plants | 0.75 plant/ sq. ft. | 5’x5′ | Helios 60″ x 60″ |
16 plants | 0.75 plant/ sq. ft. | 5’x5′ | Helios 60″ x 60″ |
20 plants | 0.75 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x8′ | TopoGrow D-Door 96″x48″ |
Size Guide for High-Stress Training(HST)
When it comes to high-stress training, the concept is based on altering the hormonal harmony of the plants by the imposition of a significant amount of stress on the plants. The consequence, if done correctly, is bushier plants with higher yields than any other training approach. So far, supercropping has been the most widely acknowledged practice of HST.
Super Cropping Training: Plant-vs-Size Guide
Santyerbasi.com is the source of the image. I’m not sure whether any of you have tried super cropping yet, or if you haven’t. However, I found it to be highly effective in increasing your produce. Growers use this training approach to regulate the height of their plants by bending the tips of the branches and requiring that the hormone be returned to the lower branches, so increasing the crop. We’re not going to go into detail about the steps involved in hyper cropping (saving it for another post).
Plants require a reasonable amount of space between them when they are hyper cropped.
In order to achieve this, neither the SOG gro nor the ScrOG plant spacing should be too tight or too wide.
ft. for 1 plant) is recommended for ScrOG style cultivation. Check out the whole chart here: Guide to Selecting the Proper Grow Tent Size for Super Cropping
of plants | Plant Density | Size of Tent | Our Pick |
1 plant | 0.5 plant/ sq. ft. | 2’x2’ | CoolGrows 2x2x4 |
2 plants | 0.5 plant/ sq. ft. | 2’x2’ | CoolGrows 2x2x4 |
4 plants | 0.5 plant/ sq. ft. | 4′ x 2′ | Amagabeli 48″x24″ |
6 plants | 0.5 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x3′ | Secret Jardin Lodge 4′ x 3′ |
8 plants | 0.5 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x4′ | Apollo Horticulture 48”x48” |
9 plants | 0.5 plant/ sq. ft. | 5’x5′ | Helios 60″ x 60″ |
10 plants | 0.5 plant/ sq. ft. | 5’x5′ | Helios 60″ x 60″ |
15 plants | 0.5 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x8′ | TopoGrow D-Door 96″x48″ |
16 plants | 0.5 plant/ sq. ft. | 4’x8′ | TopoGrow D-Door 96″x48″ |
20 plants | 0.5 plant/ sq. ft. | 5′ x 9′ | Gorilla Grow Tent 5′ x 9′ |
Importance of Selecting The Right Size for Your Grow Tent
It goes without saying that you must pay close attention to the size of the tent you choose. Because you are well aware that this is what might either wreck your business or flood your business with yields. Here are the three most important considerations for picking the appropriate grow tent size:—
- It will have an impact on your choice of supporting clothing and accessories
- And An too large tent will almost certainly raise your total growth costs. An inadequately sized tent may result in crowded and sickly plants, resulting in a poor or non-existent yield. A poor size selection may result in either overheating or over-freezing conditions within the grow tent.
Bottom Line
We’ve attempted to keep the guide concise so that you aren’t overwhelmed with a slew of useful suggestions and recommendations. Nothing but deciding on your developing style and following the table related with that style will enough for this task. If you have anything in mind that you think we should add in the post, please share it with us in the comments area below. We’ll make the necessary changes as soon as possible. Best of luck with your growth! Hello, my name is John and I’m here! When I’m not busy working on my own company, you can find me wandering around my indoor plants, playing Call of Duty with my wife and kids, or hanging out with my friends and colleagues.
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