So you want to start an indoor garden? Where to start? Many beginners, including myself when I started, have trouble putting everything in the right order. My recommendation? Environment. Specifically, temperature and humidity.

Banana trees and chili peppers will not grow in the Arctic. Every plants has a climate that it prefers. You need to do your best to mimic that. Everything else can be perfect, but if the temp and humidity are way off your plants will not be happy or do well at all. When temp and humidity are on point, the plant functions as it should and in turn lets you know if what you are doing is working. Try your best to keep temps within 5 degrees(both high and low) and humidity within 10%(both high and low) 24 hours a day. A problem in an indoor grow room is always easier to diagnose when temp and humidity are correct.

Temperature can increase or decrease water uptake, leading to an increase/decrease in nutrient uptake. High temps will also attract bugs. Humidity that is too high/low can force plants to completely stop photosynthesizing. High humidity can also cause mold and mildew. This just names a few issues, but the list can go on. So…..when you are getting ready to get that indoor room started, your first item of equipment to purchase is your Air Conditioner. As always, give us a call or come on by and we will let you know what size air conditioner is best for your room.