Grow Tent Ventilation Systems

Indoor cannabis grow rooms all have one thing in common; they are susceptible to pests and pathogens. While infestations can devastate your entire crop, proper ventilation can eliminate virtually all such hazards. Cannabis plants rely on a constant supply of fresh air to stay healthy and strong. One of the reasons that plants do so well outdoors is because air naturally flows around the plants and this breeze helps the leaves transpire and increases the strength of the stems. These conditions also help in keeping pests from becoming permanent residents on plants.

At the core of ventilation is the means of drawing in fresh, cool air and expelling hot, stale air. Things like mold, fungi, and bugs all thrive in a hot and humid environment. Without the right air exchange, your plants don’t stand a chance, therefore, proper ventilation is one of the single most important factors to a successful indoor cannabis crop.

If you are building a grow tent form a kit, the chances are that the means to house a ventilation system has been included. If, however, you are using an entire room or are building an enclosure, a proper ventilation system must be a part of your initial plans. The size of the enclosure along with the lights you choose will determine what type of ventilation system you will require.

In this section, we will show you the ins and outs of ventilation systems from the most basic oscillating fans for smaller spaces to complete in-take and out-take systems for larger spaces. The main components that all indoor grow spaces should have are:

• Exhaust fan
• Intake fan
• Ducting
• Duct tape