ECO Farm 3'x3' Essential Grow Tent Kit VS Gorilla 3' x 3' Grow Tents Shorty Series

 Grow tents offer plants horticulturists the ultimate versatility. Instead of spending tons of money and time modifying a room for growing, you can get started right away with a grow tent. In addition, that leasing property can cultivate plants discreetly, without the risk of losing security deposits or having an unpleasant discussion with landlords.

Repurposed closets and cabinets need to be modified for exhaust, lined with reflective material, and sealed to prevent water and light leaks. Even the most economical grow tents are far more efficient. Portable grow tents can be set up in ideal locations that are close to electrical outlets, water sources, and windows for ventilation.

Why Choose a Grow Tent for Your Indoor Plants?

Grow tents make cultivating plants indoors much more convenient. They’re easy to set up, they allow for optimum environmental control, and they eliminate the need to have carpentry skills to set up ventilation systems and access ports.

Viewing windows allow growers to check plants with minimal disturbance to the internal environment. Height extension kits can save your harvest if you find your plants growing too close to the light source.

1) Grow Tents Are Easy to Set Up
Most grow tents can be set up by one person in just a few hours. They come with prefabricated ducting and electrical ports to make setting up a breeze.

2) Control of Growing Environment
The environment inside a grow tent can be strictly controlled. Grow tents keep contaminants out while reducing light leaks and noise from fans.

3) Avoid Pests and Diseases
Quality grow tents will be sealed to protect your crop from unwanted pests like spider mites and common fungal contaminants like powdery mildew. A sturdy tent will also keep curious pets out of your grow space.

4) Grow Tents Are Energy Efficient
Grow tents allow you to maximize your energy use. You can choose exactly the right size tent to grow the amount of plants you desire. No need to spend extra energy ventilating or adjusting humidity in a space that’s too big for your crop. The high-quality mylar lining in a good grow tent will ensure that your plants get the maximum amount of light possible.

ECO Farm 3'x3' Essential Grow Tent Kit

Features:

This ECO Farm grow tent kit is the best grow tent kit option for growers. Durable quality and high efficiency LED lights, easy to install grow tent with high CFM ventilation system, also available with hydroponics accessories. Best for beginners to grow sprouts, vegetables, and flowers that thrive in different seasons. This ECO Farm LED Grow Light is the latest in high yield LED technology, with very high output but only consumes 320W. The PPFD is 2.5 umol/J. In-line fans can eliminate most bad odors, pungent odors and particulate matter in indoor grow tents, hydroponic grow rooms (effective odor control). Durable 600D Oxford Mylar outer layer and highly reflective waterproof diamond mylar inner layer (enhanced reflection). With a large heavy duty zipper and double stitching, there are also 2 Mylars around the zipper to prevent light leaks. Rectangular vents feature a mesh design for better ventilation, and multiple vents facilitate access to fan and filter output for easy entry and access.

Gorilla 3' x 3' Grow Tents Shorty Series

Features:

Gorilla grow tents are professionally designed grow tents that are perfect for experts and beginners. Expert configuration positions pipe ports where they should be. The large EZ View window provides easy-to-grow snapshots without affecting your environment. The doorway provides 360-degree easy access. The larger layout provides frustration-free mobility. Chunky material and large double cinch tubing ports make maintaining the ideal grow space a breeze. High CFM kits help prevent your indoor grow tent walls from being sucked in due to the high amount of negative pressure from your exhaust system. These perfectly sized durable nylon trellis with hooks easily attach to any diameter pole to create a sturdy support structure for the heaviest blooms.

Precautions for the purchase of planting tents

When you’re shopping for a grow tent, you should consider three things: available space, your budget, and the number of plants you plan to grow.

Also, you need to check for quality factors such as:

Fabric material: Higher thread count means less light leakage (less light leakage is critical). Most high-end models use a heavy-duty Oxford canvas fabric with a reflective surface painted on the inside.
Zipper: Make sure the zipper is durable and closes the tent. You’ll be using them a lot, and if they break, they’ll ruin your crops.
Structure: The grow tent frame should be able to support the weight of your lighting and ventilation units.
Spill Tray: A waterproof spill tray is essential, especially if you are setting up your plants in the corner of a living room or other home space.

What size tent meets your needs?
The size of your grow tent will depend on the space you have available, the number of plants you plan to grow, and the method you plan to grow. For example, the Sea of ​​Green training method, which involves evenly distributing light over the plant canopy, will require a tent that covers a wider footprint. If you plan to grow alfalfa-dominated strains during periods of vegetation, and explosive growth will occur, you may want to choose a tent with a high degree of extension.

Here is some practical information on choosing the right size tent:

Measure your designated planting area and make sure the tent is smaller to allow for some wiggle room. It’s not a good idea to crowd between plants, grow lights, and fans.
Think carefully about how many plants you want to grow, and consider the genetic predisposition of the variety. Autoflowering plants are short and stout, and sativa-dominated strains are tall and lean.
Consider whether additional chambers are needed. When growing tents, rooms are separate “rooms” with completely different functions. For example, you can use one space as a nursery and another space for growing plants. If you want to do this, we recommend using individual small tents instead of modular fixtures. This way, you will have more space for growing plants/flowering plants.

Easy Grow Tent Size Guide
We know it’s hard to put things in perspective when it comes to sizing. Here’s a quick guide to some common grow tent sizes and what they mean in terms of the plants you can grow:

Tent size for one plant: 60x60x120cm (24"x24"x48").
Tent size for four to six plants: 120x120x200cm (48"x48"x80").
Tent size for 8 to 10 plants: one 240x120x200 cm (96"x48"x80") or equivalent to two smaller tents.
Tent size for 12+ plants: Two 150x150x200 cm (60”x60”x80”) tents.
Keep in mind that autoflowering plants are much smaller, so you can fit more in one tent. Still, it’s best to proceed with caution.

Grow Tent Cost and Quality Considerations
While inexpensive grow tents may seem like the best option for beginners, an unsuitable tent can adversely affect your harvest. Thankfully, most grow tents can do this — even the mid-range ones.

That being said, you should avoid finding suspiciously cheap models on the online marketplace. If you’re going to invest (at least) a few weeks in growing plants, it’s worth spending the extra cash on a higher-quality grow tent without facing the fear of light leaking during bloom.

A major factor you need to consider is the material of the canvas. The thickness of the tent is important, especially if you move your garden around a lot. Numbers range from 210D to 1680D (D stands for “denier”, a measure of the linear mass density of a fiber)

Conclusion

Typically, we recommend mid-sized grow tents to people looking to start one of these grows. It’s easier to manage and the amount on the market means the quality tends to be higher.

Hopefully, this helped you navigate through the confusing options and reviews out there for grow tents on the net. It’s a bit of a different type of knowledge than other growing materials, and it’s easy to overlook as an important piece of the whole puzzle.