First time grower, can your grow get to much air circulation

[mikkel]

can your grow get to much air circulation. I have one fan but I feel like it’s so powerful, and I’m also afraid that the plant is to small for that. But I don’t know

 

[elusiveshame]

keep it on the lowest setting and don't aim it right at the plants. Once they get rooted well, they can take a stronger wind.

 

[elusiveshame]

So looking at your tent, it looks kind of small. You might run out of space growing more than 1 plant, or at the very least, get a lower yield per plant. My tent is a 4x2, and I thought I would have plenty of room for 3 plants, but 2 filled it up a ton. Just something to consider and keep in mind as you progress.

I would recommend getting smaller fans that can clip onto tent poles. I have 2 in my tent and while they could be a little more powerful, they do the job (I have 2 in opposite corners, one aimed slightly up and one aimed slightly down to give more mixture).

At some point you’ll also need a way to regulate humidity. At this stage it isn’t as important, but once they start vegging, you’ll want to maintain between 50-60%, then when flowering 45-55%.

 

[mikkel]

So looking at your tent, it looks kind of small. You might run out of space growing more than 1 plant, or at the very least, get a lower yield per plant. My tent is a 4x2, and I thought I would have plenty of room for 3 plants, but 2 filled it up a ton. Just something to consider and keep in mind as you progress.

I would recommend getting smaller fans that can clip onto tent poles. I have 2 in my tent and while they could be a little more powerful, they do the job (I have 2 in opposite corners, one aimed slightly up and one aimed slightly down to give more mixture).

At some point you’ll also need a way to regulate humidity. At this stage it isn’t as important, but once they start vegging, you’ll want to maintain between 50-60%, then when flowering 45-55%

I know. If i had more money i would already have bought those things. But i have to work with what i have. And Im not expecting to plant 2 in there. I just did incase on of them dies. If they both will live perfectly, i will find another solution. But next month i have to buy carbon filter kit. So i dont have money to all those other things in a couple months. Inflation hits hard in Europe right now. And almost everything is 2 times more expensive than before. And i pay 50% in taxes. Times rough

 

[elusiveshame]

I know. If i had more money i would already have bought those things. But i have to work with what i have. And Im not expecting to plant 2 in there. I just did incase on of them dies. If they both will live perfectly, i will find another solution. But next month i have to buy carbon filter kit. So i dont have money to all those other things in a couple months. Inflation hits hard in Europe right now. And almost everything is 2 times more expensive than before. And i pay 50% in taxes. Times rough

Yeah, you gotta do with what you have.

Here's what I've been using (I'm not sure if prices will be similar or not for you) for the fans + humidity control:

Dehumidifier: ($20 USD)
Fans: (2 pack, $40 USD)
Humidifier: ($54 USD)
Humidity Controller: ($37 USD)

The humidifier I got is a little pricier than it had to be, but I didn't want the device inside the tent (didn't want to use up more space, plus if I have to refill the tank, I don't want to have to go into the tent to do it), and this was the only one available at the time that had black tubing.

The humidity controller isn't necessary if you're able to monitor your tent every so often. I have it set up on my humidifier, so the dehumidifier will have to be turned on manually for me (I don't see a need to buy another controller). This controller will sound an alarm if the humidity goes outside of the range you set on the device. For my setup, it'll typically alert me for too high of humidity, so I'll have to turn the dehumidifier on, though it'll alert me when it's too low which means my humidifier ran out of water, or the tubing shifted and built up water, blocking the hot hair.

You can also get a cheap hygrometer () to help monitor the temp & humidity.

Temp and humidity are two of the most important things when it comes to your environment. While the plants are as young as they are, you have time to continue piecing together your tent. You don't want to get halfway into your grow and have a gnat infestation (high humidity + over saturated pots), mold, or mildew, which temp + humidity + airflow all help reduce the risk of the last 2.

 

[2Bad]

Yeah, you gotta do with what you have.

Here's what I've been using (I'm not sure if prices will be similar or not for you) for the fans + humidity control:

Dehumidifier: ($20 USD)
Fans: (2 pack, $40 USD)
Humidifier: ($54 USD)
Humidity Controller: ($37 USD)

The humidifier I got is a little pricier than it had to be, but I didn't want the device inside the tent (didn't want to use up more space, plus if I have to refill the tank, I don't want to have to go into the tent to do it), and this was the only one available at the time that had black tubing.

The humidity controller isn't necessary if you're able to monitor your tent every so often. I have it set up on my humidifier, so the dehumidifier will have to be turned on manually for me (I don't see a need to buy another controller). This controller will sound an alarm if the humidity goes outside of the range you set on the device. For my setup, it'll typically alert me for too high of humidity, so I'll have to turn the dehumidifier on, though it'll alert me when it's too low which means my humidifier ran out of water, or the tubing shifted and built up water, blocking the hot hair.

You can also get a cheap hygrometer () to help monitor the temp & humidity.

Temp and humidity are two of the most important things when it comes to your environment. While the plants are as young as they are, you have time to continue piecing together your tent. You don't want to get halfway into your grow and have a gnat infestation (high humidity + over saturated pots), mold, or mildew, which temp + humidity + airflow all help reduce the risk of the last 2.

Im at work but I agree with everything i've ready elusive say. I'd say grow two plants in there if they both live ..more plants = less veg time and multiple flavors.

If you wanted to you could get a microphone table clamp to set a fan on. That'll attach to your tent poles. It gives me more floor space. Just an idea.

 

[2Bad]

I lied it's called a microphone utility shelf on amazon. Just make sure your fan can fit on the one you're looking at.

 

[Titleist]

If the fan showing is the correct proportions relative to the buckets under it then yes that's too much fan. Where you are in the grow now doesn't really require a fan. The plant is trying to grow roots at this point so the most important things it needs now are nutrients to help it set roots while it begins to leaf, the other being enough light to prevent stretching. Once the plants are thoroughly into veg phase rather than seedling phase, put the fan outside the tent, leave the door open if you can and let it gently blow across the plants. The main purpose of fans in a tent grow isn't really to try and stiffen stems, it's to help the plant transpire, keep a flow of CO2 around the leaves and keep pests from buzzing around the upper parts of the plant. If you're doing it to stiffen stems, don't. The plants need roots and light right now. After veg starts keep a breeze across them. That'll keep them cooler, keeps the flow across the leaf surface for transpiration and gives flying insects a hard time landing up top. While there are folks out there who use fans to stress the plant during flower, you're not there yet by any stretch. I agree with elusiveshame on tent size. That looks like a 2x2. At any rate, if you give them the proper environment all the way through you'll have a very full tent down the road which is going to create other issues. Also those don't look like 5 gallon pots. I don't know how big a pot you're going to use but they appear large for a sprout. Watering correctly can become an issue in too large a pot.

You'll know if you're blasting them too much as the leaves will begin to shrivel and lose color. You have time for now. If you have an exhaust fan in the tent to keep fresh air rolling over the plants you'll be in decent shape.

 

[Moshmen]

No need for fan on seedlings that small - when you need one grab a clip fan like mentioned above

 

[2Bad]

You have drain holes @mikkel ?

 

[Ponky]

Bruh... get that thing out of there. Get a little 7" Honeywell from Amazon for like 15 bucks.

 

[ninjadip]

can your grow get to much air circulation. I have one fan but I feel like it’s so powerful, and I’m also afraid that the plant is to small for that. But I don’t know

Omg!!! That's like putting a baby in front of a turbine. That size fan is usually used in much bigger grow spaces, and farther away from plants.

If anything turn the fan in the opposite direction. But like everyone else said a smaller fan would be better.

You're good now though, everything will still be good. But I've learned that if they are too close the leaves won't like it and you can tell.

 

[Neueregel]

Yeah, you gotta do with what you have.

Here's what I've been using (I'm not sure if prices will be similar or not for you) for the fans + humidity control:

Dehumidifier: ($20 USD)
Fans: (2 pack, $40 USD)
Humidifier: ($54 USD)
Humidity Controller: ($37 USD)

The humidifier I got is a little pricier than it had to be, but I didn't want the device inside the tent (didn't want to use up more space, plus if I have to refill the tank, I don't want to have to go into the tent to do it), and this was the only one available at the time that had black tubing.

The humidity controller isn't necessary if you're able to monitor your tent every so often. I have it set up on my humidifier, so the dehumidifier will have to be turned on manually for me (I don't see a need to buy another controller). This controller will sound an alarm if the humidity goes outside of the range you set on the device. For my setup, it'll typically alert me for too high of humidity, so I'll have to turn the dehumidifier on, though it'll alert me when it's too low which means my humidifier ran out of water, or the tubing shifted and built up water, blocking the hot hair.

You can also get a cheap hygrometer () to help monitor the temp & humidity.

Temp and humidity are two of the most important things when it comes to your environment. While the plants are as young as they are, you have time to continue piecing together your tent. You don't want to get halfway into your grow and have a gnat infestation (high humidity + over saturated pots), mold, or mildew, which temp + humidity + airflow all help reduce the risk of the last 2.

man i am glad i found this. how do you like the humidifier

 

[TSD]

Yes there's definitely such a thing as wind stress... they don't really need a fan right now, maybe a tiny one just to circulate air around... but yeah that thing is about 10 times too big for that tent.

 

[Madmax]

I use usb 6v 4' fans they work perfectly.even when they are bigger.bout 8 bucks ea

 

[elusiveshame]

man i am glad i found this. how do you like the humidifier

I like it. I don’t have it in the best spot, so sometimes I do end up with a water blockage that I have to fix, otherwise it’s been working great in my 4x2x5’ tent!

Edit: Ironically, I just had to clear a blockage just now haha.

 

[Neueregel]

I like it. I don’t have it in the best spot, so sometimes I do end up with a water blockage that I have to fix, otherwise it’s been working great in my 4x2x5’ tent!

Edit: Ironically, I just had to clear a blockage just now haha.

Thanks. I just ordered me that one. I don't know why i didn't think of a reptile humidifier before.

 

[elusiveshame]

Thanks. I just ordered me that one. I don't know why i didn't think of a reptile humidifier before.

I honestly had no idea what to look for, so I just googled "humidifier with black bendy tube" and started digging away through Amazon. When I saw this one, I was like "Hm, this should do what I need", and it's worked well for me. I hope it helps you out :)

 

[Neueregel]

I honestly had no idea what to look for, so I just googled "humidifier with black bendy tube" and started digging away through Amazon. When I saw this one, I was like "Hm, this should do what I need", and it's worked well for me. I hope it helps you out :)

Thanks. yes. i have to put my humidifier inside the tent and it will take up too much room. this is perfect, from what i 've seen.

 

[Madmax]

Yeah, you gotta do with what you have.

Here's what I've been using (I'm not sure if prices will be similar or not for you) for the fans + humidity control:

Dehumidifier: ($20 USD)
Fans: (2 pack, $40 USD)
Humidifier: ($54 USD)
Humidity Controller: ($37 USD)

The humidifier I got is a little pricier than it had to be, but I didn't want the device inside the tent (didn't want to use up more space, plus if I have to refill the tank, I don't want to have to go into the tent to do it), and this was the only one available at the time that had black tubing.

The humidity controller isn't necessary if you're able to monitor your tent every so often. I have it set up on my humidifier, so the dehumidifier will have to be turned on manually for me (I don't see a need to buy another controller). This controller will sound an alarm if the humidity goes outside of the range you set on the device. For my setup, it'll typically alert me for too high of humidity, so I'll have to turn the dehumidifier on, though it'll alert me when it's too low which means my humidifier ran out of water, or the tubing shifted and built up water, blocking the hot hair.

You can also get a cheap hygrometer () to help monitor the temp & humidity.

Temp and humidity are two of the most important things when it comes to your environment. While the plants are as young as they are, you have time to continue piecing together your tent. You don't want to get halfway into your grow and have a gnat infestation (high humidity + over saturated pots), mold, or mildew, which temp + humidity + airflow all help reduce the risk of the last 2.

That thermo pro is as useless as tits on a bull.. the rh works very well but the temp is waay to slow to change.my room extracts air every 1.30 and the damn thing doesnt even budge when my inkbird reads instantaneous going from 26.7 to 25.7 .its okay in a stable room,drying room etc but thats about it.i have 2 of them..the probe ones work better..