Incorporating CO2 into your growing area can markedly improve growth speeds and maximize total yield. Nonetheless, before you start using it to advantage your garden, there are a few factors you must consider.
One factor to consider is cost. Before adding CO2, it might be wise to explore other options that could make a larger impact for less money and consider them before committing.
Compressed CO2
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You have several methods available for adding CO2 to your grow tent. Some are easier for beginners and don’t require as much attention, while others require more expertise and require more work.
For the cheapest method of adding CO2 into your grow tent, compressed CO2 can be used. This liquid has a density about 1.5 times that of air and has an odorless and colorless consistency with a bitter taste.
Though cost-effective to produce and store, CO2 generators can pose a fire hazard if they get knocked over or come into contact with flammable materials. Therefore, you should hang it securely from the ceiling of your grow room or use an alternative CO2 generator instead.
When using compressed CO2 to supplement your plants’ nutrients, it’s wise to monitor the PPM of CO2 in your grow room. If it exceeds normal, you should reduce it for optimal plant health and bud production.
When growing with a controllable system, adding CO2 enrichment during the daytime is often beneficial as this gives your plants time to absorb gas for photosynthesis without interruption. Doing this can save you money in the long run since you won’t need to run your lights an extra hour or two.
Another way to maximize the efficiency of CO2 enrichment is by sealing your grow space tightly. This will prevent excess CO2 from escaping and maintaining a healthy and optimal environment for your plants, especially when adding more than 1000 ppm of CO2.
Exhale CO2 Bags
Increase your yields with CO2 in your grow room! However, not everyone can afford to invest in a CO2 generator or tank for this purpose. Luckily, there’s an easy and budget-friendly solution: ExHale CO2 Bags!
CO2 is an essential element for plants to photosynthesise. Low levels of CO2 can result in stunted growth and reduced yields. ExHale bags will supply your indoor grow rooms with plenty of CO2, promoting optimal growth and flowering while improving sunlight absorption so you get more crop yields!
These handy bags utilize natural processes of beneficial fungal mycelia to cultivate carbon dioxide, an essential element for indoor gardening. They offer a reliable supply of CO2 for up to six months without the need for tanks or bottles.
ExHale CO2 Bags provide 4-6 plants (up to 128 cubic ft) with an uninterrupted stream of carbon dioxide. Through their microporous breather patch located on the bag, mycelium inside takes in oxygen and exhales CO2.
This self-activated bag can be easily hung above your canopy and will keep the insects away for 6-9 months. It comes complete with a separation seal and instructions.
Once activated, the mycelium will grow and consume the substrate provided, producing an abundance of CO2. Afterwards, it will release these gases directly into your garden.
No need for water or nutrient supplements is all that’s necessary, making this an affordable and hassle-free solution for indoor growers. Plus, the product is 100% recyclable – meaning it can be recycled into your compost pile or soil amendment.
The ExHale CO2 Bag is a patented strain of mycelium that releases abundant CO2 when activated. Setup and installation are effortless, as the bag works continuously – 24 hours a day! Hang the bag over plants in your grow room so it can draw up and release carbon dioxide onto cultivated plants directly.
CO2 Tanks
If you need to add CO2 to a grow room but don’t have the funds for costly equipment, CO2 tanks are an ideal solution. They come in various sizes from 2 pounds up to 50 lbs cylinders and are designed for storing large amounts of CO2 over an extended period.
They’re also DOT approved, meaning they’re safe for use in any situation and come with a warning sticker on the side to inform you what type of gas is inside. Most are made from aluminum but you can find smaller cylinders made only out of steel.
CO2 in a grow room can speed up plants’ growth cycle and boost yields. However, it’s essential to remember that too much CO2 may be hazardous for your plants; therefore, always check the levels in your grow room for safety.
Plants require a certain level of CO2 in order to photosynthesise properly, and if that amount drops too low, their photosynthesis ability will deteriorate, leaving your plants with an off-color, weak growth. Maintaining an atmosphere in your grow room between 1200-1500 PPM (parts per million) is recommended for optimal growth and will guarantee that your plants get all the oxygen they require to thrive.
To maximize the yield from your grow, control CO2 levels in the room by adjusting light cycles and making sure air circulation is adequate. This simple yet cost-effective solution will increase yields without needing to invest in expensive equipment.
You can buy CO2 tanks that plug into your wall, and attach a controller to the tank which will regulate how much CO2 is released. A regulator is also necessary in order to regulate the pressure of CO2 emitted from the tank.
Add CO2 to your grow room at the most economical cost with a CO2 tank. These come in various sizes from 5-50 pounds and are typically constructed out of aluminum or steel.
CO2 Generators
CO2 generators are the cheapest way to add CO2 to your grow room, but they can also be hazardous. These devices function like propane-powered burners that inject CO2 into the atmosphere when a sensor detects low levels of carbon dioxide in the air above your plants.
CO2 generators come in many varieties, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. Some, such as the Johnson CO2 generator, counter balance plant respiration to maximize yields and bloom quality by increasing CO2 levels. They’re easy to control through one plug hookup and come equipped with a gas pressure gauge, timer, and solenoid valve that allow automated setting of desired CO2 concentrations.
Another type of CO2 generator uses a fermentation mixture to generate pressure that pushes out CO2 into the air above your plants. The fermented mixture consists of water, sugar, yeast/gelatin blend. It takes only a few hours before this simple yet powerful process can begin: release that pressure from within!
Today’s most popular CO2 generators boast a PPM (parts per million) controller that automatically maintains optimal CO2 levels in the air above your plants, and adjusts injection of that gas according to atmospheric CO2. This controller can be connected with climate control systems which monitor and adjust fans, CO2 injection, and other factors for optimal temperature, humidity, and air flow.
If you opt for a CO2 generator, make sure it is securely mounted and at least a foot above your plants. Doing this prevents it from rolling down onto them and potentially causing injuries or death.
No matter the type of CO2 you select, it is critical that it be installed in a secure grow room. Otherwise, your CO2 levels could fluctuate and be dangerous if not monitored regularly.
If you opt to use a CO2 generator, be sure to hang it from the ceiling above your plants and avoid areas with high heat sources. Burners can introduce considerable heat into your grow room. Furthermore, investing in a CO2 detector and alarm that plugs into any wall outlet is wise; this will alert you when excessive amounts of CO2 are present above your plants.
