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What I mean by open, is just that open. No boxes, no fans, mold wrap.
Is basements ok, when i say basement, i mean temp controlled with no windows, or is a attic better?
I also have a rear room that is screened for 3 seasons and it always about 70-90 % and about 60-80 humd..
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I am going to be growing 3 fem Cheese plants.. I know they GET STINKY AS FU@k, but just curious....
I would go with the basement. It is the easiest to maintain as far as environment goes. Just make sure you have a fresh air supply. I also grow in the open, although I find that their is usually less useable light due to the fact of none reflective material.
Remember atticks are the hottest part of the house in the summer and the coldest part in the winter. These dramatic temp swings througout the year tend to make dialing the environment in tricky every 3 to 4 months. Just a thought.
Also you can use a air conditioner to successfully lower humidity levels. Just an idea for whichever way you decide to go!
Basement is probably the best, though controlling odor is going to be hard if you don't have the area sealed off some how. And you'll still need at least some sort of oscillating fan directed towards the plants.
Either way in any area heat and humidity will big your biggest enemies.
Heres the 411 of my basement. Its a finished basement with exposed ceilings and concrete floors.
I dont know if I should grow in a "hidden area". AKA cold storage.
I dont think its has heated air or power, but can run both to area with open ceilings. Not sure of temp.
heres a draw down.
Basement ftw. Remember you will need to be able to entirely lightproof your grow space when it comes time to flower- if you have an enclosed cold storage room, try that, and use the main part of the basement as a workshop, cloning lab (MWAHAHAHAA!!!) and veg area.
The storage room will also be easier to odorproof, since you can limit ventilation to a single exhaust point with a can filter over it or an odorsok.