How to Make the Best Indoor Growing Environment For cannabis?

LIGHTING & REFLECTION

The greatest advantage of outdoor cannabis cultivation is the Sun supplies your plants with light and heat for free. However, some regions are hotter than others.

Should summer temps rise above 30°C then a simple shade screen canvas from the garden centre is an economic, environmental mod to relieve heat stress.

Indoor cannabis cultivation utilizing the latest LED lighting systems makes growing indoors in the 21st century relatively low maintenance. LED's are the most efficient system on the market when it comes to converting energy into light.

Moreover, the spectrum of light produced is more comparable to the sun than HID systems can deliver. Plus, LED's run cool because they are so efficient little energy is converted to heat.

Although the initial investment in a high-quality LED system can be steep, the running costs of LED's are substantially less than HID systems.

Typically, an LED kit is 50% more economical than comparable output HID lights. LED Lights don't need bulb replacements every 6-9 months like old school HPS & MH grow light.

Plus, the new generation of full spectrum LED's really are built to last; on average high-quality systems have a 10-year life expectancy. Ballasts and reflectors are not necessary, which further reduces overheads. LED panels are mostly ready to go out of the box, simply plug in and grow.

Regardless of whether you decide to grow with traditional HID lighting, LED's or CFL's, it's difficult for a Hobbyist or Home Grower to give the plants too much light especially where CFL's are concerned.

Most heat stress usually stems from lights positioned too close to the canopy of plants.
The best advice is to follow the manufacturer's guidelines when hanging your lighting system. In simple terms, more lumen and not necessarily more lights equals more buds.

Grow tents are the simplest solution to reflection as virtually all modern manufacturers line their tents with silver Mylar. Next generation grow tents specifically designed for LED lights are emerging to cater to the rise in popularity of the new technology.

These next-gen grow tents are lined with a special white Mylar and insulated to retain heat rather than vent the excessive heat discharged from HID lamps.

Ideal Temperature Control for your Cannabis
Take a minute to think about where cannabis comes from originally - Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It's warm there, and relatively dry year round, but on average temperatures are mild.

These are the conditions cannabis originally evolved to take advantage of, and even through all the centuries of cultivation elsewhere the plant has always retained this taste for a warm, dry growing spot.

Typically, growers should aim to keep their cannabis greenhouses around 70 to 80 degrees - not too hot, but warm enough to keep your plants happy. Typically, the heat provided by the sun through your greenhouse covering - combined with the natural heat given off by the plants as a result of the greenhouse effect - should be plenty to keep your plants warm during cold weather.

In extremely cold locations, it might be advisable to equip your cannabis greenhouse with an excellent greenhouse heating system, which can carefully control your greenhouse's interior and raise the heat as needed. Likewise, proper cooling and ventilation can be critical to preventing heat buildup during the warmer months. Determine your needs based on the climate in your location and plan your grow space accordingly - your plants will thank you for it.
Humidity Controls in an Artificial Indoor Grow Room
Those who choose to grow cannabis without the protection of a greenhouse may luck out on temperature, since plenty of plants manage to thrive and survive unprotected in the open air. But when it comes to produced the best cannabis possible, there's one critical element that's arguably just as important and significantly harder to control: humidity.

Keeping your cannabis plants at the proper level of humidity isn't just a good way to ensure your plants don't dry out in the heat - it may also be your best defense against crop-killing mold. Cannabis grows dense flowers, which can absorb a lot of moisture if kept in a too-humid environment and may get diseased over in a matter of weeks. Keeping your plants at that right balance of arid and humid is key to keeping your plants safe through the seasons.

Typically, young plants and seedlings tend to react better to slightly more moist environments - around 60 to 70 percent is right. As the plant matures, it's best to slightly dial down the humidity, shooting for around 40 percent by the time your plants are fully flowered (around week nine).

Those growers looking for an easy way to control humidity levels in a cannabis greenhouse should consider automatic environmental controls, which can automatically measure moisture levels and vent or dehumidify as needed. This way, you can set the optimal humidity level and let your greenhouse take care of the rest - easy, fast, and simple, and all for better harvests.
Drying and Curing: A Crucial Point for Humidity Control

Controlling humidity also plays an important role in drying and curing-a process that can make or break a cannabis crop. "If you don't have enough humidity, your flowers are going to dry too quickly, locking in moisture and chlorophyll," he says. "You'll get a harsh smoke that has no flavor." On the opposite end, too much humidity promotes bud mold or rot, which can wipe out an entire crop.

Through trial and error, The Herbal Cure has developed a curing formula that Newman says delivers consistently good flavor and smoke: Harvest the plant, remove the largest fan leaves and hang it for 14 days at 65 degrees and 60-percent humidity.