Yeah, the heat is very misleading to me...80 degrees is ideal inside, while I've grown plants outside in the valley of the suns with 120+ degree heat(partially shaded during afternoon's hottest times). I'm finding that my current inside grow(Little Angel) is pretty darn heat resistant, 90-95 degrees avg and no signs of heat stress. I did however find out what you were talking about with misting in the light...

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I've never tried the co2 route. Would have to drive almost 100 miles to the nearest tank supplier, and I can't afford it anyway.
These techniques do me fine for now. (unless the A/C goes out)
Glad I'm a baker- all the yeast I can get for some homemade co2...And dang, 100 miles? What're you in Nogales? lol
redtails Reviewed by redtails 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