Producing CO2

Producing CO2 Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes There are many ways to raise the Co2 content of an enclosed grow room. The two most popular ways are to disperse it…

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Measuring CO2

Measuring CO2 Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Measuring and monitoring CO2 levels in the air is rather expensive and often unnecessary for small growers. Monitoring CO2 levels in grow rooms…

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CO2 Enrichment

CO2 Enrichment Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless, odorless, nonflammable gas that is around us all the time. The air we breathe contains 0.03-0.04 percent…

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Humidity

Humidity Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Humidity is relative; that is, air hold different quantities of water at different temperatures. Relative humidity is the ratio between the amount of moisture…

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Temperature

Temperature Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes An accurate thermometer is essential to measure temperature in all grow rooms. Mercury or liquid thermometers are typically more accurate than spring or dial…

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Security

Security Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes When installing a vent fan, security concerns dictate that no light or odor escape from the exterior vent while allowing ample air release. This…

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Intake Air

Intake Air Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Many rooms have enough fresh air coming in via cracks and holes. But other grow rooms are tightly sealed and require fresh air…

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Ventilation

Ventilation Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Fresh air is easy to obtain and inexpensive to maintain – it is as simple as hooking up and placing a proper sized exhaust…

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Circulation

Circulation Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Plants use all CO2 around the leaf within a few minutes. When no new CO2 rich air replaces the used Co2 depleted air, a…

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Stomata

Stomata Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Stomata are microscopic pores on leaf undersides that are similar to an animal’s nostrils. Animals regulate the amount of oxygen inhaled and carbon dioxide…

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Air Movement

Air Movement Marijuana Horticulture by Jorge Cervantes Air ventilation and circulation are essential to a healthy indoor harvest. Indoors, fresh air is one of the most overlooked factors contributing to…

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