Choosing the Correct Grow Box For Your Needs

Coming up with exactly the right hydroponics equipment and grow room gear can be tough. So what exactly are you looking for to make sure you get the right grow box?

Number of Plants

Obviously, this is at the top of the list. You want a box that accommodates the right number of plants. You can get all sorts of grow boxes and grow tents according to your specific plant numbers. Some grow 2 or 4 plants in an extremely small space. Others are built for larger numbers of plants, with more floor space or vertical design.

Hydroponic Strategy

Many grow boxes offer the deep water culture system that's so common in hydroponics growing. But others can feature other kinds of design. Look for grow boxes that demonstrate ebb and flow strategy, or other applicable hydroponics methods.

Labor and Maintenance

How you choose a grow box can also depend on how much work you want to do during a plant cycle. Some of the most affordable grow boxes are pretty hands-on -- you do the maintenance over time and you make sure that plants are getting the right chemical equations. Others have more monitoring and control features that you might pay more for, but according to your plan, might be well worth the cost.

Stealth Systems

Another big question is whether you want a hydroponics operation to blend in with the interior environment of a room.

Stealth systems help growers who are growing in high-traffic areas or who need complete privacy for plants. Many of these systems are built to look like furniture. They also provide essential odor control filters, to make sure that plant smells don't come out into the regular growing area. This can be important, for instance, if you're growing in a business environment, and the room can be contaminated by organic odors.

Longevity

You also want to think about how long you're going to be using a grow box. Part of that investment should rest on a long-term plan -- for instance, some growers like to buy the most affordable compact grow box to begin, do a few cycles with a couple of plants, and then buy an upgrade. Or you might want to keep your hands on the system that you have for years and years. This will also affect how you purchase, in terms of the durability of hardware and more.

This is just the beginning of making all of those decisions that go into buying, setting up and installing a full working hydroponics garden. Keep an eye on the latest from manufacturers and retailers to find gear that will work for you.