Combating Cold Temperatures In A Grow Room

When temperature starts dropping, the indoor growers and the gardeners of greenhouses face various challenges. One such challenge is to keep the plants healthy in the cold. Many people think that greenhouses are naturally protected but they do  not know that low temperatures can cause severe problems like stunted growth and poor yielding as well. You must understand that environmental stability is crucial for the success of plants. 

Ways to combat cold in greenhouse 

• Using efficient heat – The greenhouse heater acts as your first line of protection. For maintaining consistent temperatures, you can use thermostats with your heaters. Tank heaters keep the root zone stable for hydroponic systems even when the air temperatures drop. 
• Insulating the space – Good insulation helps in keeping the warm air in whereas it lets the cold air out – 

1. Using insulating film on the greenhouse panels. 
2. Being certain to seal the gaps around windows, vents as well as doors. 
3. Using insulated foam board for retaining heat in the grow rooms. 

• Warming the root zone – Cold roots means unhappy plants. You should try – 

1. Heating mats undergermination tray. 
2. Tank heaters for water power systems. 
3. Ensuring that the pots are not put directly on the cold floors. You can elevate them a bit with the help of foam boards or pallets. 

• Maintaining the air circulation – Your canopy can stay cool as the heat is collected near the ceiling. The warm air rises up. Therefore, no fans are needed. Also, you may use the oscillating fans for circulating the air evenly as well as preventing the cold spots. 
• Monitoring the temperature and humidity – For measuring temperature as well as humidity, you can use a digital therma-hygrometer. You can even view the minimum and maximum figures that have been achieved. 
• Controlling the climate – The temperatures within the growing area can fluctuate tremendously between day and night, if the ventilation is not thermostatically controlled. You can consider using a fan or environment controllers. 
• Adjusting the lighting schedules – If you find it hard to get your grow room warm while ‘lights are on’, specifically when you are using only LEDs, you can consider adding some HPS or metal Halide lights because they will not only add extra light but also extra heat, specifically the heat which is radiant that could help in the prevention of moisture which is build up in flowers. 

Some tips for seasonal growing 

• You should feed wisely – The cooler the condition, the slower the nutrient uptake. You must consider slightly lighter feeding in order to prevent salt buildup. 
• You must reduce watering – In the cold season, plants use much less water. Overwatering the plants can lead to rotting of the root. 
• You need to prewarm the water – If you use hydroponics from a tank, so for the best nutrient absorption, you must ensure that the water is not cold. 

Conclusion 

At Bayton Horticulture, we supply the best, professionally growing tools for helping you in maintaining the perfect conditions throughout the year – from insulation materials and heaters to climate controllers as well as sensors. Must visit us to explore the full range of products that are designed to keep your grow room at its peak performance, no matter how the weather is outside.