Do I Need a Humidifier in My Grow Tent?

If you are new to hydroponic growing, you might not fully understand the importance of humidity to the growing process. Though many types of plants such as tomatoes, lettuce, berries, and herbs can be grown hydroponically, cannabis is one of the most popular crop options and is one humidity is crucial. Understanding the humidity needs of your plants can feel tricky, thankfully learning how to add humidity to a grow tent is simple.

At Tree of Life, we are hydroponic growing experts and love to share our knowledge of growing with you. We know that getting humidity right can feel like a challenge for new hydroponic growers, though it doesn’t have to be! In this post, we outline the importance of humidifiers for hydroponic growing and help you understand why humidity is so important.

Have specific questions about humidity and hydroponic growing or looking for help with getting the best possible crop? Contact us today or visit us in-store at one of our Pickering or Bowmanville hydroponic supply store locations for personalized advice. We’re here to help you succeed with growing.

How to Add Humidity to a Grow Tent

Humidity is important for hydroponic growing though it's important to know that having too much or too little humidity can cause issues with growing. Adding humidity to your grow tent doesn’t always have to involve humidifiers but instead can be optimized by growing mature and new plants together or by utilizing grow tent fans to circulate humid air throughout the grow tent. Additionally, adding a wet towel or reducing your lighting can increase the amount of humidity though these options can feel finicky and be more challenging to get right. For the most control over humidity, using a humidifier in the grow tent could be your best bet.

Just like all plants, humidity needs can vary and depend on the type of crop you are growing, more or less humidity will be required. Cannabis is one crop type that needs adequate humidity to grow optimally though the level of humidity needed can vary over time as the plant grows. When looking to optimize humidity levels for growing cannabis, using a humidifier can be your best option. By using a humidifier, you can control the level of humidity your plants are exposed to and easily adjust the humidity level over time.

Though humidity is important, not all growers will need to manage the humidity in their grow tent all the time. For a better understanding of what you will need to grow cannabis, vegetables, or other plants hydroponically, ask us. We are here to provide our expert knowledge to you in order to set you up for success. We’ve made your hydroponic growing journey easier by offering high-quality grow tent kits, grow lights and other hydroponic growing supplies. Let us help you make the most of your growing journey and help you obtain the best results possible.