ECO Farm 36''x24''x53'' Grow Tent VS VIVOSUN 2 in 1 Indoor Grow Tent

 Growing plants is not an easy task. It’s a moody task. With hours of care and the perfect setting, there are a lot of things to consider when shopping for the next grow tent you’ll be using along the way.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert in growing pots, it can be difficult to find the best system and tent for you or your plants.

But don’t worry, we’re here to help.

We’ve compiled a list of the best-selling tents on the market today. Our review scrutinized different lights, tent sizes, materials, and filtration systems. We’ve found products that not only elevate your indoor growing setup but also support your plants at all stages of growth.

Advantages of indoor grow tent

Simply put, convenience is the overall benefit of producing plants in a grow tent. These included spaces simplify our vision and allow growers to maintain their gardens more efficiently.

Indoor grow tents are very beneficial when living in an apartment complex. Typically, you don’t use the entire room to grow in an apartment.

To simplify the situation, grow tents are the best option as they can be built in minutes. They can also be broken down in the same amount of time.

They also help suppress the pungent smell of plants. If you are growing in a dedicated room, it is necessary to filter the odors of the entire space.

Grow tents are ideal because they are spaces dedicated to growing plants. Don’t have to think about filtering all the extra space between the roof and the corner of the room, grow tents are limited and don’t need large filters.

Probably the biggest advantage of using indoor grow tent kits is their invisibility. A grow tent is a must if you need to be cautious.

ECO Farm 36'’x24'’x53'’ Grow Tent

Features:

This ECO Farm 2 in 1 grow tent features 2-tier small tent and one large tent area, separated by a velcro baffle between 2 areas, 2’ x2’ main growth room for taller plants, and a 2-Tier nursery area for small plants. This small grow tent is separated by a baffler, we use a wider edge to complete avoid light leakage. The edge is more than 1 in. Best choice for the home garden. Strong metal poles with an easy click connector system. Our grow tent stands solidly. The 600D material is tear-proof and stitched for perfect light blocking. The lightproof and fully sealed unit once closed. The grow tent is easy to clean up and easy to assembly which Includes three removable and water-resistant mylar floor trays. This is a great hydroponics growing light kit system starter, whether you want to set up your indoor garden in an apartment, condominium, greenhouse, or any rented space. Heavy-duty zippers zip easily. There are privacy flaps over the zippers and it actually looks like a wardrobe closet, it’s all black. No light leaks. Two nylon hanging straps with plastic buckles. Multiple vents for ventilation and light cord, rectangle vents use high-density screens to breathe freely.

VIVOSUN 2 in 1 Indoor Grow Tent

Features:

This VIVOSUN grow tent features 2-tier small tent and one large tent area. Individual room for propagation, vegetation, and flowering stages that can keep your plant perpetual harvesting. Compact size and space-saving cut out the need for buying another vegetative or propagation tent for your plant. And this grow tent allows extremely short harvests time by the continuous growing new plant into the flowering chamber. The top-quality 600D canvas is tear proof and double stitched for perfect light blocking; the canvas is supported by strong metal poles that are specially finished for smooth installation. The VIVOSUN grow tent blocks all light from escaping and is lined with 98%-reflective mylar to boost the output efficiency of any grow tent setup. VIVOSUN 2-in-1 grow tent has 3 different compartments, separates areas that you could individually control parameters.

Features to Look For in a Grow Tent​

The world of grow tents can be confusing if you’re just relying on an online shop or your local hydroponics store. These days there are hundreds of grow tent manufacturers, all with different features, sizes, and price points.

It’s hard to narrow down not only the best brands, but what all of the different features actually mean. Too often grow tent manufacturers make up fancy names for their features instead of just calling them by their standard names.

To make it easier, here are the features that you should be on the lookout for when choosing the best grow tent for your garden.​

Heat and Rip Resistance​

Hopefully, you’ll never need your tent to hold up to extreme heat, but it is something to look for. After all, you’re dealing with hot lights that are hanging in an enclosed space, as well as other electrical parts that are close to water. Accidents can happen, and you want your grow tent to be able to hold up to them.​

Fabric Density and Strength​

An integral part of the rip resistance of your tent is how dense the fabric is. The fabric density is typically measured in “denier”, which means:​

a unit of weight by which the fineness of silk, rayon, or nylon yarn is measured, equal to the weight in grams of 9,000 meters of the yarn and often used to describe the thickness of hosiery.​

The densest grow tents are upwards of 1680D, while the average grow tent comes in anywhere from 120D — 600D. As a general rule, buy the strongest fabric that you can afford. It keeps noise and smell in your tent, and it keeps any airborne spores, pests, or diseases out of the tent. It’s also harder for light to leak through a denser fabric.

Quality Reflective Material

One of the biggest advantages of using a grow tent is the reflective properties of the interior walls. It ensures that you’re getting the most out of your indoor grow lights. However, not all reflective material is created equally. You should look for tents that offer reflective mylar with as close to 100% reflectivity as possible. Some manufacturers also offer mylar with different patterns. Diamond patterned mylar seems to have the best reflective quality and some of the top grow tents offer it standard.

No Gapping in the Fabric​

One of the main reasons to buy a grow tent is to use your indoor grow lights effectively. The best tents are completely light-tight, meaning that when you have your system up and running, absolutely no light should escape. The features to look for here are overlapping velcro flaps to seal off corners and edges, along with zip draws for any ventilation or cord ports.​

Zipper Durability

The zippers on your tent are usually the first point of failure. Because they’re used every single day, wear and tear can build up fast on poorly constructed zippers. They should be easy to zip up, with a large area for your hands for ease of use. The harder they are to zip, the more likely you’ll make a mistake and damage the zipper, letting light leak out of the tent.​

Corner Construction

Many grow tents have a plastic, three-prong corner that accepts the framing poles. While these are OK, top-of-the-line tents will have metal corner pieces. The absolute best tents will use corners that have an interlocking snap piece to secure the poles in place, ensuring they don’t wiggle out while moving the tent. This prevents a catastrophic frame failure.​

Frame and Pole Strength

Grow tents are almost always constructed by assembling interlocking poles. Some manufacturers offer tents with height-adjustable poles, meaning an extra set of 1’ or 2’ poles that can be attached the vertical supports. These are a great choice if you’re growing plants that require a lot of vertical height.

The poles can be made of plastic, steel, or weaker metals. When in doubt, go metal over plastic, and steel over any other type of metal. Look for poles that have a snapping mechanism to lock them in once you assemble them. The rotation of the poles over time can cause degradation and in the worst cases, a structural failure.​

Number of Ventilation, Exhaust, and Cord Ports

There are three types of ports on a grow tent: ventilation, exhaust, and cord ports. Ventilation ports are typically flaps secured by velcro that can be lifted to help vent out hot air. Make sure there is at least one of these on your tent.

Exhaust ports are for more heavy-duty ventilation, including ventilating your grow light. There is typically at least one intake and one outtake port, although larger tents will have more than one of these.

Finally, cord ports. It sounds like a small detail, but having well-placed cord ports is the difference between running extension cords and simply plugging in your growing gear.​

Conclusion

The best grow tents will provide lots of light while maintaining a proper environment. Grow tent yield depends on good light quality and your ability to control temperatures.

New growers can buy equipment separately, or you can get a grow tent kit to get everything all in one place.