First Grow in a Shed - Temperature Fluxuations

r6ironman said:

Hello All,

First time grower here. I have built a sweet rubbermaid grow box from some different ideas I have seen on this site and others. I cannot keep this in my house, so I am going to have it in my shed outside.

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We like picture's got any?

I know the temperature will vary between night and day, how much I have no way of knowing. And where I live the humidity can be very bad.

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A weather man might be able to help you, and thermometers/hygrometers are necessary for growing inside, even if its outside. Get one that records temp measurement fluctuation for a 24 hour period, around $25.00 in the US. Al B explains why a dehumidifier in necessary for this situation, get one.

Has anyone here have any success with a similar type situation? Is one seed strain favorable in this type of situation?

Should I set the light timers to run at night when the temp drops to keep a more constant temp in the box?

Any help and guidance will be appreciated.

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In order to have success in this type of situation your need to establish a controlled environment, you have to 'insulate' your box from the ambient air temperature. In addition, you may have to provide heat, like I do, or air conditioning, which I will have to do this summer. For a good picture of what you need to do for your area, visit whatever big box store is available in your area and view the cut-aways they show of where and how to insulate for your area.
Once you have your box insulated from the ambient air temperature, you can concentrate on controlling the 'inside the box' environment. Anything you do, like running your lights during the coldest times like I do in the winter, can effect the efficiency of the enviroment, only if it is a 'sealed' environment. Pictures!!! It can be done, it does require work.

Thanks

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