Am having major heat problems myself. Only on my second grow and have just set myself up another tent for starting my seedlings and veg. I have a 1.2 x 1.2 x 2m tent laying down on its side with 4 x 200w CFL's in one shade. Couldnt believe how hot these lamps were getting but am mainly putting it down to them being self ballasting. Anyway only planted the seeds 2 days ago. When i checked the thermometer the temp had reached a maximum of 40c/104f. Hooked some decent extraction up straight away and now have it down to 33c/91f. Am growing in soil on 18/4 light and dont have any sprouters yet. Are these high temps gunna stop my seedlings from sprouting?
darrenlayo Reviewed by darrenlayo on . Dealing with heat issues in the desert... Below is what I do for my soil grow during our hot summer months in the southwestern desert. I have never grown hydro, so am unable to verify any of this for anything other than soil grows. My flowershed is an outdoor shed approx 8' x 12' x 8' tall, of which a quarter if it is for growing. (no, it's not a metal shed) In my humble (sometimes) opinion, "must keep temps below 80" is a guideline, especially appropriate for beginners. -However- Being anal about it is truly unnecessary. Rating: 5