Growing indoors allows you to regulate the temperature and light your plants receive, resulting in higher-quality harvests and stronger, more resilient plants that can withstand the rigours of the outdoor growing season. If you want to build an indoor garden, you’ll need a grow tent — a structure specifically designed to provide optimal growing conditions without taking up space in your home or garage.

What is a grow tent?

From the very basics, a grow tent is nothing more than a fabric around a frame of steel, making it a space for plants to grow.

Grow tents are made of different types of materials, but mostly nylon or polyester.

The inner layer of the manufacturing layer is made of reflective polyester film. This is so because plants can capture most of the light for photosynthesis.

In addition, there are now quite developed grow tents with extra space for accessories, etc., which you can look for according to your needs.

However:

Grow tents can also be fragile.

Until or unless you buy a good quality product.

ECO Farm 4*4FT(48*48*80inch) Hydroponic Indoor Grow Tent

Features:

This ECO Farm Grow Tent features heavy-duty metal zippers, double stitching and a 96% reflective mylar lining that blocks light from escaping and retains heat while using plants to grow light inside, allowing your plants to efficiently use growing light sources to promote growth. 4x4 Hydroponic Indoor Grow Tent Made of Heavy Duty 600D Oxford Cloth, Ripstop Waterproof Canvas. Keep your plants under control, prevent odour leaks, and keep unwanted critters out. With large zippered doors and side windows, you can keep an eye on your growth and regulate outside airflow to keep plants warm and provide better airflow for germination and bloom in indoor gardening, helping to extend the growing season. Even if you’ve never done anything like this before, this plant tent is easy to set up. Parts are marked with letters for easy assembly. No tools are needed, just make sure all the rubber feet face the same direction.

VIVOSUN G448 Upgraded 4x4 Mylar Grow Tent with 19mm Poles

Features:

This VIVOSUN grow tent features high-density 600D oxford fabric to prevent light leaks and keep your grow area well insulated; interior walls, ceilings and floors are lined with 100% diamond reflective polyester film for multi-dimensional lighting. Grow tents are equipped with vents to install ducted fans and carbon filters for optimal airflow and ventilation; dual-cinched duct ports seal the tent effectively while allowing air to flow freely in and out of the grow room.

Mars Hydro 4' x 4' x 6'7" Grow Tent

Features:

MARS HYDRO Indoor Grow Tent interior is made of diamond mylar which is highly reflective. MARS HYDRO 1680D canvas, being double stitched, is tear-proof for perfect light blocking. Mars Hydro’s grow tent keeps 100% lighting beams inside and helps your plant absorb more lights. No light leaks or rips at all. Stable metal corner adapters and poles are the trustful supporters of the tent, standing sturdy, neither rusting nor paint-falling, quick easy tool-free installation. Mars Hydro’s heavy-duty metal zippers, with double-layer black lining, are the best on the market which create a light-proof seal. 

Grow Tent: Buying Guide

In this part of the article, we’ve listed several things you should bear in mind before you make your purchase. The first thing you should consider is…

Size

It’s no news that these tents come in various sizes. A handful of factors can greatly influence the size of tent you eventually buy. These factors include;

#1. The number of plants you intend to plant. Before starting out planting, it’s recommended that you know the number of plants you would like to grow in your tent. This way, you can determine easily what the tent’s dimensions will look like.

In addition to that, you will also be able to know if the currently available space in your home will accommodate the tent. For instance, if you want to have just 1–2 plants, you’ll be gunning for a 2 x 4 tent.

#2. Available space for the tent. Armed with the knowledge of the size of the plants you want, it can be easy to determine if the space in your room can accommodate the tent. Take a measuring tape and measure out the space available in the room where you want to put the tent. Write down the measurements of the space so you don’t forget it easily. A 2 x 4 tent can fit into a closet if you’d like to grow in your closet.

#3. Your budget. How much are you willing to spend on getting a growing tent? If you’re tight on budget or you’re a beginner grower, it’s always advisable to start small and scale up in the long run. A small budget is equal to a small tent and vice versa. Get what you can afford! Based on the size, a growing tent falls under three categories;

Small
Medium
Large/Big

Conclusion

Growing plants takes time, money and effort.

This statement is even more important for those who grow plants for personal consumption.

The last thing any grower wants to experience is the needless stress of thinking about their plants failing to reach their full potential, or worse, dying.

With that in mind, it definitely makes sense to invest in a good grow tent if you want to venture into hydroponics or any kind of farming.

These inventions have changed the game for indoor growers.

Yes, the initial investment can be expensive, but in the long run, you’ll save money and your plants will thank you.