Tips to increase humidity

[MagicMike66]

The humidity in my grow tent is very low as I need to have a heater in the tent as it’s cold where I live. Any suggestions on how to increase the humidity without adding a humidifier? I don’t think adding that with an electric heater in a small area would be a good idea. I’m keeping my water source in the tent and I’ve just started spraying a light mist of water on the tent walls.

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Oh there's plenty of folks who will suggest ideas. Some hang wet towels on the grow bars with hangers.

 

[Obi-Wan]

Full disclosure, I’ve never tried this so take it for what it’s worth. You could try putting a crock pot filled with water in your tent, crack the lid just a little. It’ll give you heat and moisture at the same time.

 

[Toker1]

How low are we talking here? 30% RH? Less?

 

[NickyChicks]

This is only my first grow so I don't have much experience however , I had issues with RH. My tent was dropping as low as 10% due to its being cold and dry here in the winter, also my exhaust fan pulls a decent amount of air. I know you said you dont want to use a humidifier and a heater, I'm assuming for safety concerns? I tried spraying the walls but that only helps temporarily, hanging a wet towel was even less effective for me. I was able to maintain my humidity right over 30% with a humidifier and now that my plants have have some size to them(granted my tent is overfilled), RH in the tent went up on its own.

 

[MagicMike66]

Thanks for the advice. Yesterday it was down to about 21%. I’ve read about the towel idea but I’m not sure on that. Today it’s up over 40% as I’ve also turned the extraction down as I think that was sucking out too much air. I’ve ordered a humidifier and new heater just in case I can’t keep it higher.

 

[alltatup]

Sometimes we can't avoid the extra costs if we're really trying to grow good bud. I have both of those appliances for my grow room.