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Running a cannabis grow room in summer comes with special risks due to high temperatures and humidity, which can severely impact plant health, yield, and even safety. Here's a breakdown of key cautions and what you should do about them:
Problem: Grow lights, poor ventilation, and hot ambient temperatures can spike grow room temperatures above optimal levels (above 30°C / 86°F).
Risk: Heat stress → stunted growth, foxtailing buds, hermaphroditism.
Solutions:
Use air-cooled LED grow lights.
Run lights at night (when it’s cooler).
Install exhaust fans with thermostatic controllers.
Consider a portable AC unit or ductless mini-split.
Problem: Summer air is already humid, and plant transpiration increases it further.
Risk: Powdery mildew, Botrytis (bud rot), leaf spot.
Solutions:
Run a grow room dehumidifier, ideally a wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted model for efficiency.
Keep RH around:
Veg stage: 50–65%
Flowering: 40–50%
Late flower: 35–45%
Ensure airflow around and between plants using oscillating fans.
Problem: Running lights, AC, dehumidifiers, and pumps 24/7 in the heat can overload circuits.
Risk: Fire hazard or power loss → crop damage.
Solutions:
Use dedicated circuits and surge protectors.
Monitor wattage and amperage.
Space out equipment startups using digital timers or controllers.
Problem: Heat + moisture = ideal breeding ground for spider mites, whiteflies, and fungus gnats.
Risk: Infestation → reduced yield and plant stress.
Solutions:
Keep humidity and temperature in check.
Use sticky traps and beneficial insects (like ladybugs or predatory mites).
Clean the grow room regularly.
Problem: In summer, grow rooms often get stale, CO₂-depleted air if sealed too tightly.
Risk: Slower growth, stress, nutrient issues.
Solutions:
Install an intake/exhaust system with carbon filters.
Supplement CO₂ if the room is fully sealed (but only if temperatures and humidity are well managed).
Problem: Plants drink more in heat → easy to over- or underwater.
Risk: Root rot from soggy soil or wilting from dehydration.
Solutions:
Check soil moisture before watering.
Consider automated drip systems with timers or sensors.
Add silica supplements to help plants handle heat stress.
Problem: High heat affects nutrient absorption, especially calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Risk: Deficiencies = leaf yellowing, weak stems, reduced flower density.
Solutions:
Use cal-mag supplements in summer.
Monitor pH and EC closely.
Avoid overfeeding — use lighter, more frequent doses.
Keep temps below 28°C (82°F) in flower
Maintain humidity 35–50%
Ensure strong airflow + exchange
Use reliable AC + dehumidifiers
Monitor the electricity load
Prevent pests and mold early
Adjust watering and nutrients to heat demands