Indoor grow rooms have gained significant popularity in recent years, especially with the rise of vertical farming and hydroponic systems. These innovative farming methods solve the challenges of limited farmland and contaminated soil. Businesses and companies are cultivating fresh and healthy food in the heart of urban spaces by converting disused factories, storage facilities, or shipping containers into multi-story gardens.
Creating the Ideal Growing Climate for Indoor Agriculture
In these indoor farming environments, maintaining ideal climate conditions is crucial for the success of plant growth and maximizing yields. While outdoor farming benefits from favorable natural climate conditions, controlling the indoor environment becomes more challenging. Factors such as lighting, temperature, and humidity need to be carefully regulated to simulate optimal growing conditions throughout the different stages of plant growth.
Optimal Controlled Humidity Levels for All Flowering Stages
One of the key factors that significantly impact plant growth in indoor grow rooms is humidity. Maintaining a controlled humidity level is essential to ensure healthy plant development and prevent the risk of mold infestation. However, different phases of plant growth require specific humidity conditions.
During the germination and propagation phases, plants thrive in a relatively high-humidity environment of about 70 to 80% relative humidity (RH). This moisture enables the development of strong roots, as cuttings draw water from the air through their leaves.
As the plants progress to the growth phase, the humidity requirement decreases to around 50 to 80% RH as water consumption shifts to the developing root system. In the flowering phase, it is crucial to maintain a lower humidity level of 40 to 60% RH to minimize the risk of mold on the dense leaves and blossoms.