Ventilation of your growing space is essential to ensure rapid, healthy growth of your indoor plants. At Growshopswe offer a range of ventilation products to suit the size of your grow room and the lighting you use.
Choosing the right air extractor
The essential element is the air extractor, connected to the outside by ventilation ducts. It's important to choose an extractor suited to the volume of air needed in your growing space. You can refer to the table showing the relationship between the wattage of your lamp and the recommended air volume in cubic meters per hour (m³/h). A slightly higher ventilation capacity is recommended to reduce noise and better control temperature.
The importance of a good fan
A good fan is also essential for stirring the air inside your growing space, stimulating growth and ensuring the comfort of your plants.
Monitoring climatic conditions
We recommend using measuring devices such as thermometers, thermostats and thermo-hygrometers to monitor the climatic conditions in your grow box. If humidity is too high, you may also consider using a dehumidifier to regulate humidity.
Automated climate management
Automatic climate controllers are handy tools for automating certain actions, such as increasing ventilation power in the event of a heatwave or reducing temperature to maintain ideal conditions in your indoor garden. These devices can increase ventilation power if necessary or switch off lights automatically.
Control humidity with humidifiers
In some situations, humidity may be insufficient for certain plants. In such cases, you can use humidifiers that transform water into steam to saturate the air with moisture.
Reduce temperature with ventilated reflectors
Ventilated reflectors, such as the famous Cool Tube recommended by Growshopsare an excellent option for lowering the temperature in your grow room. In addition to stirring the air, these reflectors incorporate a ventilation system that helps reduce the heat emitted by the lamps.
Filter out unpleasant odours
If you grow plants that give off unpleasant odors, we recommend using charcoal filters positioned just before the extractor outlet to filter out unpleasant smells. You can also use odor neutralizers to mask or eliminate malodorous molecules.
Reduce extractor noise
To reduce the noise generated by the air extractor, you can opt for soundproof housings or sound traps that envelop the unit and absorb part of the noise.
CO² management
If your growing environment is short of CO², you may consider using a CO² generator. However, this technique is reserved for experienced growers, as it requires good control of the concentration of CO² in the air.
Adapting ventilation to lamps LED
Ventilation and lighting go hand in hand for successful indoor cultivation. If you use lamps LED that give off little heat, you'll need less ventilation to maintain optimal growing conditions. Light bulbs LED lamps are more energy-efficient and generate less heat than traditional HPS lamps, which can simplify temperature management in your grow room.
In a nutshell
Here are the key points to remember when ventilating your grow room:
- Choose an air extractor suited to the size of your grow room and the power of your lighting. Make sure you have a slightly higher ventilation capacity for better temperature and noise control.
- Use a fan to stir the air inside your grow room and promote healthy plant growth.
- Equip yourself with measuring devices such as thermometers, thermostats and thermo-hygrometers to monitor climatic conditions.
- Use humidifiers or dehumidifiers to regulate humidity, depending on your plants' needs.
- Ventilated reflectors, such as the Cool Tube, can help reduce the heat emitted by lamps and maintain optimum temperatures.
- To filter out unpleasant odors, use charcoal filters positioned before the extractor outlet.
- If necessary, opt for soundproof housings or sound traps to reduce the noise generated by the extractor.
- To automate certain actions and maintain stable climatic conditions, use climate management controllers.
- If your growing environment lacks CO², consider the use of a CO² generator, but make sure you have mastered this technique, which is reserved for experienced growers.
By following these tips and choosing the right ventilation products, you can create an optimal growing environment for your indoor plants. Take a look at our selection of ventilation products to find the ones best suited to your growing space.
