In an attempt to save money and have a tent more compact than what is available any where online or otherwise we made our own grow tent.
We used PVC for the frame and “Panda Film” or Black and White polypropylene sheeting for the skin. The dimensions of the tent are 28″ x 28″ x 28″. We also added a zippered door, vents, and a fan typically used for duct boosting to increase circulation and manage temperature and humidity. I’m not going to go into a lot of detail about its construction because I don’t think this method is ideal and it did not save us much money. In the future I will be building an even more compact germination cabinet using plywood.
Parts List:
- 1″ PVC and PVC Corners purchased at Lowes
- Hydrofarm 2′ 2 Bulb Designer T5 fixture (5000k Bulbs)
- Rope Ratchet light hangers
- 6″ Duct Booster Fan
- Digital Light Timer purchased at Lowes
- Clip-on Fan (for added circulation)
- Panda Film
- Industrial Double Sided Tape
- Sports Zippers purchased at JoAnn Fabrics