• If you need help identifying a pepper, disease, or plant issue, please post in Identification.

indoor DIY grow tent idea

Now this is a small one just for example but the shelving unit and mylar bubble wrap only costs about $40 and its insulated.
 
Reflectix R-3.7 Reflective Insulation 24" x 25 $20 https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/insulation/multipurpose-insulation/reflectix-r-3-7-reflective-insulation-24-x-25/bp24025/p-1444452049106-c-5778.htm?tid=6816708754991823350&ipos=2
Rtx__M_BP24025.jpg

 
Cheap plastic shelving unit
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-48-in-H-x-22-in-W-x-14-25-in-D-4-Tier-Plastic-Freestanding-Shelving-Unit/1000017489
020027249930.jpg

 
 
 
Of course this is just a very general idea but its fairly cheap and simple to assemble with nearly no tools needed. I even think ive seen some 10' or 12" rolls of that mylar bubble wrap. Drill a couple holes for your light hangers and its pretty much done. Ive already got a few of these plastic shelves in a larger size and the shelves are not solid. No need to drill any holes in them. Although the ones pictured could be turned over and double as drip pans too.
 
Found this at Menards too and its only $25. My basement gets pretty cool in the winter aside from one room which i dont want to use for growing. I might have to grab one of these just for use in earlier spring and maybe to overwinter a plant or two.
 
I looked at it the other day when i was there. It appeared like you didnt need to use all the shelves. So its flexible from being used just for seedlings and later for over wintering or just a tiny indoor grow.
https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/yard-buildings-outdoor-storage-accessories/greenhouses/4-shelf-mini-greenhouse/xjgh-018a/p-1499668417118-c-10122.htm
 
greenhouse_front.jpg


Assembled Width: 27.16 inch

Assembled Depth: 19.29 inch

Assembled Height: 62.99 inch
 
 
 
Hello, ShowMeDaSauce!
 
Noob here, I have two of the above "houses."  That's a great deal.  Yes, you can remove shelves, but be forewarned....they can add to the overall rigidity of the unit.  I zip-tied the shelves of mine to the side horizontals and corner verticals to help keep things square.
 
What I did with one of mine is remove the cover, install my fans and lights and replace the cover with thin mylar space blankets.  It's in a heated part of the house, so I was more concerned with over-heating than with being too cool.  There's a second one in a protected area outside for storage and hardening-off transplants.  They are inexpensive, but pretty handy for vertical growing.
 
I mainly need it for seedling transfers. My grow table will be full again soon. Once i can start planting then it can come back inside. Main idea was once the weather is warm enough i can keep the larger seedlings in it during the day. Bring them in at night if needed.
 
After the season maybe keep a couple rocotos or whatever needed a longer season in it. Probably just 2 plants.
 
Im actually considering 2 so i can use my 4 foot fixtures for overwintering. Then use Reflectix for the covering.
 
ShowMeDaSauce said:
Now this is a small one just for example but the shelving unit and mylar bubble wrap only costs about $40 and its insulated.
 
Reflectix R-3.7 Reflective Insulation 24" x 25 $20 https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/insulation/multipurpose-insulation/reflectix-r-3-7-reflective-insulation-24-x-25/bp24025/p-1444452049106-c-5778.htm?tid=6816708754991823350&ipos=2
Rtx__M_BP24025.jpg

 
Cheap plastic shelving unit
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-48-in-H-x-22-in-W-x-14-25-in-D-4-Tier-Plastic-Freestanding-Shelving-Unit/1000017489
020027249930.jpg

 
 
 
Of course this is just a very general idea but its fairly cheap and simple to assemble with nearly no tools needed. I even think ive seen some 10' or 12" rolls of that mylar bubble wrap. Drill a couple holes for your light hangers and its pretty much done. Ive already got a few of these plastic shelves in a larger size and the shelves are not solid. No need to drill any holes in them. Although the ones pictured could be turned over and double as drip pans too.
Love that you posted it as super helpful and finally got a name for the material my landlord has rolls of he sells at the flea market. Gonna see if I can buy some off him and save some money and line my walls and windows in my grow area with it. Plus it looks flexible unlike mylar which rips if you look at it funny! haha! Have you used the Reflectix and how does it work in regards to heat and a/c? Does it make it too hot or negligible? Makes sense if I happen to have to run a/c to insulate as electricity ain't cheap here..

Regards,
-Tristan
 
The R factor is low but its pretty easy to work with. Ive only used it on hot water heaters and ventilation ducts. Ive seen a "off brand" but its not a whole lot cheaper. I think they offer it in single sided too.
 
Back
Top