Garage grow first time using MH light

[indoorAgt3ch]

I'm experimenting with a 175W metal halide light in my garage. My main goal is to grow continuous-harvest vegetables. What's the best way to set up for good airflow in a compact grow space?

 

[Big bad wolf]

Have you considered the heat output from that 175W metal halide? In a compact grow space, excess heat can stress your vegetables, so without proper airflow and exhaust, temperatures might climb higher than you expect.

 

[Alan]

As for me, I mounted a fan on the wall and added a vent pipe near the roof. It’s enough for leafy greens and herbs. You might want to check humidity levels during summer.

 

[wingit88]

I'm experimenting with a 175W metal halide light in my garage. My main goal is to grow continuous-harvest vegetables. What's the best way to set up for good airflow in a compact grow space?

I’m growing leafy greens in a converted closet with a 100W LED. I use a USB fan and cracked the door for passive airflow. Super low-tech but it works for me!

 

[Pudd1ng]

I'm experimenting with a 175W metal halide light in my garage. My main goal is to grow continuous-harvest vegetables. What's the best way to set up for good airflow in a compact grow space?

just wanna tell you that active exhaust is mandatory. you can't rely on passive airflow or a small USB fan. you need an inline duct fan to actively pull the hot air out of your space