This year’s best grow tents come in different shapes and sizes to help you grow plants indoors. The standard construction of a grow tent is mostly similar, with most units having components that connect metal poles and support the tent.

Finding the best grow tent can be confusing. Growing plants in small spaces can be difficult, so if you don’t have access to the outdoors, which I think is best, then you may want to consider tents for growing plants indoors. Although growing outdoors is optimal due to the cost-effectiveness of the sun, finding the right spot may not be ideal, for whatever reason. Maybe it’s bug control, or nosy people snooping around the farm you’re growing.

It also takes longer to grow outdoors, but the longer growing season requires less maintenance. Harvesting is constant and does require more monitoring than in an indoor grow tent.

Why do you need a tent

Grow tents provide the perfect environment for indoor growing operations. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get into hydroponics, or an experienced grower looking to optimize your setup, investing in a grow tent is a must. A quality grow tent will be able to regulate temperature, humidity and light levels to create ideal conditions for your plants to thrive.

Secret Jardin DR240W Dark Room 8ft x 4ft x 6ft5inch Grow Tent

Features:

The Secret Jardin grow tent is an affordable way to expand the size of your indoor garden. The DR240 uses a mylar fabric with diamond technology to distribute light in all directions for better plant coverage. Supported by reinforced aluminum steel, the DR240 provides a stable base for your plants and is 26% stiffer than other Secret Jardin tents. The DR240 is easy to assemble and installs without special tools. The fabric of the tent is washable, so there is no smell.

Gorilla 4ft x 8ft x 4ft11inch w/ Ext 5ft11inch Plants Grow Tent Shorty Series

Features:

The Gorilla Grow Tent is a professionally designed grow tent perfect for experts and beginners alike. Double your yield with the first height-adjustable grow tent. Large EZ View windows provide snapshots that grow easily without compromising your environment. Doorways provide 360-degree easy access. Larger layout provides frustration-free maneuvering. Thick material and large 10-inch dual cinch pipe ports make maintaining ideal growing space a breeze. Take it easy on yourself. Raise gorillas. With a linear density of up to 1680D (compared to 200D — 600D), Gorilla Grow Tents are 3–9 times denser than any previous grow tent.

Buying Considerations: Grow Tents

When you’re considering buying a grow tent, there are actually several factors to consider to help you make the right decision. In this section, I’ll discuss what you need to look at.

Materials and Frames
The first thing to look at is the material of the fabric and tent frame. These two are the main factors that determine the durability of the planting tent. Not every product uses the same materials, and each one caters to a specific demographic.

If you’re a professional and serious grower, you’ll want a tent that uses thick canvas material and a strong, sturdy tent frame. The reason for this is that the thick fabric will help you better control the environment of your plant.

If you are a professional, it is best to choose a grow tent that uses 600D and above material to ensure its thickness and give you more control over how your plants are grown.

Reflective and sealing qualities
The next thing to look at is the reflective and sealing qualities of the grow tent. You check the lining used for the interior and how well the zippers are keeping light from getting in or escaping. One of the benefits of indoor gardening is that you can control the amount of light and heat your plants get. A good grow tent should allow you to have full control over the indoor lighting to better nurture your plants and keep them out, reducing their impact.

Size
When it comes to size, it first depends on how much space you have in your home. If your tent has a large basement or garage, then you can choose a medium to large grow tent. If you have limited floor space, a smaller tent is the next best thing.

The size of your grow tent is important because it will determine how many plants you can grow. Obviously, the smaller it is, the fewer plants it will hold. Therefore, if you want to grow large quantities of plants, you should buy a larger grow tent.

Feature
You’ll also want to look at the tent’s features, including the number of plumbing ports and vents. Is the floor tray included? What other extra accessories does the manufacturer offer?

It is important that there is a constant flow of air between the inside of the growing area and the outside. This is to ensure your plants get the fresh CO2-rich air they need. Otherwise, your crops will not grow to their optimum level.

There should be a good combination of ducts and vents in the grow tent you choose. This also aids in proper heat and humidity management as well as pest control.

Price
This is the last, but probably one of the most important considerations. Not all grow tents are priced the same way. Some are more expensive and some are cheaper. How much you are willing to spend on a grow tent can greatly affect which tent you buy.

Remember that expensive doesn’t necessarily mean better, as there are also affordable but high-quality grow tents.

Conclusion

Indoor growing can be fun, and it doesn’t have to be expensive. That said, it’s important to take the time to choose your settings. A grow tent is an investment, and you want one that will stand the test of time. See what your plant of choice needs, then search for settings that maximize yield.