Finding the best location to place your humidifier in your grow tent can be challenging. If you cannot position the unit properly, you risk overheating your plants and damaging your crops. Luckily, we have a few tips to help you find the best location for your humidifier.
High humidity can inhibit transpiration
When growing cannabis in a grows tent, you want to control humidity. High humidity can inhibit transpiration and make it harder for plants to absorb nutrients.
While high relative humidity can benefit some plants, it can be detrimental to others. Excessive moisture can lead to mound and mildew. It can also reduce the overall yield of your crops.
One way to keep humidity under control is to eliminate stagnant water. A stagnant environment allows fungi and bacteria to thrive. These can cause diseases, such as bacterial and fungal infections, to flourish.
Another way to reduce humidity is to use a dehumidifier. You can find them at most hardware stores. If you have an air conditioner, you can also use fans to help circulate the air and remove excess moisture.
Humidity levels in a Grow Tent should range between 45 per cent and 50 per cent. This will ensure you can spend less on water.
High humidity can promote the growth of mould
To get more out of your flowers and fruits, you need to control humidity in your indoor climate. But keeping the relative humidity in your indoor space above 60 per cent can be challenging.
High relative humidity promotes mould growth and mildew on your plants’ leaves. Mould is an organism that is part of the fungus family. It grows on objects in its environment, gradually eating and destroying them until they are destroyed. Symptoms of powdery mildew on the plants’ foliage include discolored dry or wilted leaves, yellow spots, and leaf damage.
Powdery mildew can be very damaging to your cannabis plants. If left unchecked, it can lead to bud rot and botrytis. While powdery mildew usually appears after the rain, it can also start forming on the plant’s fruit.
Botrytis is also known as grey mould. This disease is caused by the fungus Ralstonia solanacearum. The fungus can enter the plant by wounds in the soil or through insect feeding.
Suspended humidifiers are problematic in position
Humidifiers are a necessity to maintain healthy humidity levels in your grow tent. Getting this right can ensure the health of your plants and reduce the chances of mould, mildew, and stunted growth. However, many growers need help to achieve this elusive goal. Luckily, there are several options available that make the task more manageable.
First, you’ll want to choose a humidifier suited to the space you have to work with. Choosing a humidifier based on size will mean you won’t have to worry about tripping it as you walk across the room. For instance, a freestanding unit will be easier to check out than an expensive, wall-mounted dehumidifier.
Second, you need to think about how you’ll position your humidifier. Unlike an air conditioning system, which can be placed anywhere, a humidifier should be placed strategically within your grow tent to ensure optimal moisture circulation. You can mount the unit on the ceiling or the floor. Alternatively, you can install a ducting system to direct the moisture.
Avoid putting humidifiers near electrical outlets, electronics, and extension cords
If you plan to add a humidifier to your grow tent, it is essential to know where to place it to avoid causing problems to the electronics and extension cords in your grow tent. There are several ways to do this, from placing a humidifier near your plants to running the humidifier on a tray to ensuring that the area where the humidifier is located is well-ventilated.
The optimal distance from the humidifier to the plants is four to six feet. This will ensure that all parts of the plants can have access to water. Also, placing the humidifier slightly above the plants will improve air circulation and keep the humidity from dropping below the ideal level.
Placing the humidifier close to the floor will restrict the airflow and reduce the moisture level. It also increases the risk of mould and fungus growth. For safety reasons, do not place a humidifier on the carpet.