Growing plants is not an easy job. This is a temperamental task. With hours of care and the perfect setting required, there’s a lot to consider when shopping for the next grow tent you’ll use in the process.

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert growing potted plants, it can be difficult to determine which system and tent is best for you or your plants.

But don’t worry, we are here to help.

We’ve compiled a list of the best-selling grow tents on the market today. Our reviews scrutinize different lights, tent sizes, materials and filtration systems. We discover products that not only enhance your indoor growing environment, but also support your plants in all stages of growth.

Why buy a grow tent?

Vegetables and herbs thrive in controlled environments at best. However, setting up a grow room can be an expensive business. In this case, planting tents is the most beneficial. These tents are portable structures designed to grow plants in enclosed spaces. It’s easier and less expensive to set up a hydroponic garden in your grow tent and start producing fresh vegetables and herbs. They’re cheap enough that even someone without much experience can buy them, as long as you have the space inside and outside your house.

ECO Farm 2*2FT(24*24*55inch) Hydroponic Indoor Grow Tent

Features:

This ECO farm grow tent uses strictly high-density 600D diamond mylar canvas, the hydroponic mylar grow tent blocks all light from escaping and is lined with 96% reflective mylar to maximize the light source you set up effectively. The smooth and durable zipper allows you to easily open and close the grow tent’s door multiple times. The black-lined zipper design with double stitching makes it more tear-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about light passing through the zipper and fabric seams. The front window is a great addition as it amplifies the plant’s energy store by filtering white light. So you can inspect your plants without affecting yours. You don’t need to open the whole thing to take a peek.

Gorilla 2ft x 2ft5inch x 4ft11inch w/ Ext 5ft11inch Grow Tents

Features:

The Gorilla Grow Tent features a patent-pending adjustable height extension kit that enables you to increase the height of your grow space from 7' to 8' or 9' tall. Your plants can grow up to 50%. You no longer have to worry about your plants outgrowing your grow lights and indoor grow rooms. Now you can experience squat-free action without banging your head against a low-hanging light. Gorilla Grow tents and GGT Shorty tents are made of 1680D threaded reflective fabric that is 3–9 times denser than any other grow tent. This means they are more lightfast, more durable, quieter, stronger, safer, and create the best growing environment for you and your plants. Unique “diamond” reflective walls provide greater growth light reflection and light redistribution, minimizing hot spots and maximizing your grow room setup.

Secret Jardin DR60 Dark Room 2ft x 2ft x 5ft7inch Grow Tent

Features:

Ease of assembly, ease of use and reliable patented construction technology make the Secret Jardin Grow Tent the perfect choice for a free-standing indoor gardening setup. This is a professional grade grow tent made with top quality materials like 210D, 95% reflective hammer effect polyester film that increases light intensity and improves light distribution. The Dark Room 60 is light-tight, waterproof and equipped with vents for extraction, air intake and any cables. Ideal lighting for this tent is 250 watts HID or 150 actual LED watts. It is recommended to draw 43 cfm every 30 to 60 seconds for HPS and 21 cfm every 1 to 2 minutes for LEDs.

Important Factors for Choose the Grow Tent

Frame and Pole Strength:
When choosing the right tent for your needs, a few things should be considered. The poles, of course, determine how high or low you can grow and what size space they’ll provide. Still, it’s also essential to take note of whether these tents come with height-adjustable metal supports as well, so an extra set could potentially help accommodate taller plants. Moreover, the polls are made of different materials like steel and plastic; obviously, more durable steel should be preferred. The polls locked in by snapping are the last longing compared to rotation, which can degrade over time.

Number of Ventilation, Exhaust, and Cord Ports:
When growing plants in a tent, it’s crucial to think about the exhaust and ventilation ports, so the hot air doesn’t build up. Many tents only have one or two flaps that can be lifted as needed for relief from excessive temperatures and humidity inside your grow area. Cord ports are usually small; however, a well-oriented port for a cord makes it simple to connect tent equipment.

Flood Tray:
You don’t want to set up your grow tent without a Flood Tray. This handy little device will help keep your tent dry in case of spills or during any unexpected moment when everything goes wrong. They are also perfect for providing a little storage space near your vegetation.

Viewing Windows:
Viewing windows is excellent to check on your garden’s progress without disrupting its natural environment. They’re usually secured tightly with Velcro, so they don’t leak when not in use. They also provide extra visibility for monitoring when using additives like CO2 in your grow tent.

Tool Pouch:
The tool pouch is a lifesaver! I can’t tell you how many times my meter got lost in the garden. If anything goes wrong with any of my equipment, it’s nice to know that there will always be an easy access point right inside our tent. Therefore, for whatever needs fixing or replacing in grow tent, you can have your tools and all accessories right there without having to go far.

Net Trellis:
Net trellises are an added benefit for you. They can help you create the perfect canopy if your plants require support. Furthermore, this feature is hugely beneficial if you plan to grow tall plants. To accommodate taller plants, you can stress train the plants, guide and spread their branches and shoots over the trellis, thus utilizing more grow space.

Conclusion

There are hundreds of grow tents on the market, and these are just a few of the top ones. See which one fits your space, preferences, and growth goals, and choose it.

Whichever you choose, just make sure the grow tent will hold your equipment, provide a light-tight seal, and last at least a few years.

Finally, we recommend staying away from ordinary grow tents — they are fraught with problems. A high-quality grow tent is worth the money, and you’ll earn handsome returns that more than make up for your investment.