The Keys to Gardening in a Grow Tent [wsg/ Welcome to the GrowTent] FTS Podcast Ep. 36

Some benefits include the ability to control the environment more easily, preventing light leaks, managing smell with carbon filters, creating negative air pressure to clean the air, and optimizing space usage. Grow tents are particularly good for beginners because they make managing the grow environment simpler. It's easier to work a canopy and use trellis systems in tents, and there's typically less overall work compared to an open grow space.

To maximize space in a grow tent, it's recommended to fill up at least 50% of the floor space with plants in the vegetative stage because plants generally double in size when flipped to flower. Using techniques like scrogging (Screen of Green) can also help cover the entire available space and potentially increase yield. Other factors influencing space utilization include plant count, pot size, training methods, and the specific traits of the cultivar being grown.

When determining plant count, consider factors such as the size of the grow tent, the expected vegetative growth span, desired yield, and the grower's experience level. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as it's also affected by the strain, the training methods used, and personal goals. For example, more plants might be used with a shorter veg time, while fewer plants would require a longer veg time to fill the same space.

Yes, light leaks are a significant concern in cannabis cultivation, especially during the flowering stage. Exposure to light during what should be the "dark" period can stress the plants, potentially leading to hermaphroditism or a reduced yield. It's important to check for and seal any light leaks when setting up a grow tent. Checking your grow lights and additional equipment for any indicator lights or glow is also advised, as even small amounts of light can be problematic.

If you find light leaks in your grow tent, you can patch them up with duct tape or similar light-blocking materials. It's best to test the tent for leaks by putting a light source outside and getting inside the tent when it's zipped up, or doing the reverse by putting a bright light inside the tent and looking for leaks from the outside in a dark room.

Over-managing your cannabis plants can harm them and hinder their growth, whereas often, less intervention results in healthier growth. Treating cannabis plants similar to a common house plant, like a fern, by watering when necessary and allowing them to grow with minimal interference, is favorable. The key is to let the plants develop at their own pace without unnecessary stress from over-pruning, over-watering, or excessive training.

Sharing content on social media platforms like Facebook, Reddit, or cannabis forums helps bring visibility to the content creators within the cannabis cultivation community. Given the challenges with YouTube algorithms and platform restrictions, community support through sharing is crucial for growing the viewership and ultimately supporting the creators in sustaining and potentially making content creation a full-time job.